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FL S0038
CL
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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