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AL HB61
Bill
Status
1/12/2010
Primary Sponsor
James Gordon
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AI Summary
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Establishes compensation for estates of persons whose death was caused by wrongful act, omission, or negligence of a state employee or official.
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Limits initial compensation to a maximum of $500,000 from the State of Alabama per wrongful death claim.
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Caps attorney's fees at no more than 25 percent of the total compensation paid to the estate.
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Increases maximum compensation to $750,000 five years after the act becomes effective.
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Defines "official" to include persons holding elected or appointed state positions.
Legislative Description
Wrongful deaths caused by state officer or employee, State of Alabama to pay compensation to estate of decedant, attorney fees
Wrongful Deaths
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Government Appropriations
1/12/2010