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FL H1361
CL
Status
Failed
5/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
Greg Steube
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AI Summary
- City of Miami authorized to appropriate $2,550,000 plus 6 percent annual interest to Melvin and Alma Colindres as compensation for the wrongful death of their son Kevin Colindres on January 5, 2007
- Police officers violated training and department policies on December 12, 2006 by aggressively restraining Kevin Colindres (severely autistic and intellectually disabled), leaving him prone on the ground for over 10 minutes, failing to monitor vital signs, and failing to administer CPR after he stopped breathing
- Kevin Colindres died from asphyxiation and anoxic encephalopathy resulting from police negligence
- Arbitrator awarded the estate $2,750,000; City of Miami chose not to pursue de novo trial and city's $200,000 statutory liability payment plus this appropriation constitute sole compensation for all present and future claims
- Attorney fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses may not exceed 25 percent of total amount awarded under the act
Legislative Description
Relief/Melvin and Alma Colindres/City of Miami
Last Action
Died in Select Committee on Claim Bills
5/3/2013
Committee Referrals
Select Committee on Claim Bills3/8/2013
Full Bill Text
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