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FL H0185

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Status

Engrossed

5/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Mayfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

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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