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FL H0185
CL
Status
Engrossed
5/2/2011
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Mayfield
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AI Summary
- City of Ft. Lauderdale authorized to pay Angela Isham $600,000 in addition to $200,000 already paid for the death of David Isham, her husband
- David Isham was killed on November 15, 2001, when a vehicle being chased by Ft. Lauderdale police officers collided with his car, causing it to flip, catch fire, and trap him inside
- Jury trial in 2008 found Ft. Lauderdale police officers negligent and ruled their actions legally caused Mr. Isham's death, resulting in a judgment of $1,435,219.25 plus 11 percent annual interest
- Attorney's fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses may not exceed 25 percent of the $600,000 awarded under this act
- Total compensation from both the city's payment and this appropriation serve as sole compensation for all claims arising from David Isham's death
Legislative Description
Relief/Angela Isham/City of Ft. Lauderdale
Last Action
Ordered enrolled -HJ 1162
5/4/2011
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice Subcommittee1/25/2011
Full Bill Text
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