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FL S0038

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Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Charles Dean

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Ft. Lauderdale to pay Angela Isham $1,235,219.25 plus 11 percent annual postjudgment interest as the remaining balance of a jury verdict for the death of David Isham
  • David Isham died on November 15, 2001, when a vehicle being chased by Ft. Lauderdale police officers in an undercover narcotics operation collided with his vehicle, causing it to flip and catch fire
  • A jury trial in 2008 found the police officers negligent and liable for Mr. Isham's death, awarding a total judgment of $1,435,219.25, of which the city has paid only $200,000
  • Limits attorney's fees, lobbying fees, costs, and other similar expenses to no more than 25 percent of the amount awarded under this act
  • Takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Relief/Angela Isham/City of Ft. Lauderdale

Last Action

Died in Committee on The Special Master on Claim Bills

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

The Special Master on Claim Bills12/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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