Q: A FREC investigator interviewed me as a witness to a transaction that resulted in a complaint against a broker in my area. I don’t want any trouble, so I cooperated and told the investigator what I know about the transaction. The broker was suspended and is threatening to sue me for talking to the investigator. May I be sued for being a witness?
A: Section 455.225(11), Florida Statutes, provides that a privilege against civil liability is granted to any witness to an investigation, unless the witness acted in bad faith or with malice in providing such information.