MIAMI -- A Miami judge Thursday gave the go-ahead on a lawsuit filed by automobile magnate Norman Braman to stop a $3 billion redevelopment plan that includes the construction of a new baseball stadium for the Florida Marlins.

Judge Pedro Echarte dismissed one count of Braman's lawsuit against Miami-Dade County but said the remaining issues would be decided at a trial in July. Attorneys for the county wanted all of Braman's complaints thrown out.

At issue is the $3 billion plan that calls for a tunnel into the Port of Miami, a new stadium for the Marlins at the site of the Orange Bowl (which is nearly demolished) and a major infusion of money for the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.

Braman's attorney, Robert Martinez, claims the plan is in violation of Florida's constitution and the money invested is not being used as it was intended.

"What we have alleged here and what the facts show, as far as we know them, is that the Marlins are getting a business operation delivered to them on a silver platter for business purposes," said Martinez.

County attorneys said spending taxpayer money on a new stadium is perfectly legal.

Braman, the owner of Braman Motors, has said he would dismiss the lawsuit if the public got a chance to vote on it.