FL H0519

City of Hollywood authorized and directed to pay Ronald Miller $1,047,989.71 as compensation for injuries sustained from a July 30, 2002 vehicle collision caused by negligent city employee Robert Mettler.

Payment represents the outstanding balance of a $1,130,731.89 jury verdict plus $17,257.82 in costs, minus the $100,000 already paid by the city under Florida's statutory liability limits.

Judgment breakdown included approximately $75,000 for past medical bills, $415,000 for future medical expenses, $200,000 for past pain and suffering, and $500,000 for future pain and suffering.

Attorney's fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses related to this claim capped at 25 percent of the awarded amount.

Payment constitutes sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from the incident that injured Ronald Miller.