FL S0042

Appropriates $1.8 million to Wendy Smith and Dennis Darling, Sr., parents of Devaughn Darling, who died during Florida State University football preseason training on February 21, 2001.

Payment resolves a settlement agreement and consent final judgment against Florida State University totaling $2 million, with the Division of Risk Management having already paid $200,000 under statutory limits.

Limits attorney's fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses to a maximum of 25 percent of the $1.8 million award.

Declares that the total compensation from both the Risk Management Division ($200,000) and this appropriation ($1.8 million) shall be the sole compensation for all claims arising from Devaughn Darling's death.