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FL S0064

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Status

Introduced

8/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Gary Siplin

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Hollywood to pay Ronald Miller $1,047,989.71 as compensation for injuries sustained in a July 30, 2002 vehicle collision caused by negligent city employee Robert Mettler.

  • Miller sustained two herniated disks in his neck and torn ligaments in both knees requiring multiple surgeries, with future medical needs including bilateral knee replacements estimated at approximately $100,000 per surgery every 7-13 years.

  • Provides that the total payment ($1,047,989.71 plus the $100,000 already paid under Florida Statutes section 768.28) constitutes sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from the incident.

  • Limits attorney's fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses relating to this claim to no more than 25 percent of the amount awarded under the act.

Legislative Description

Relief/Ronald Miller/City of Hollywood

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2011
Special Master On Claim Bills1/18/2011

Full Bill Text

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