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FL H3529

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Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jake Raburn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Palm Beach County School Board to compensate Carl Abbott $1.9 million for injuries sustained when struck by a school bus on June 30, 2008, while crossing in a designated crosswalk.

  • Requires payment in annual installments of $211,111.11 from fiscal year 2014 through 2021, and $211,111.12 in fiscal year 2022-2023, payable to David Abbott as Carl Abbott's guardian.

  • Guarantees a minimum payment of $633,333.33 (three annual payments) to the guardian if Carl Abbott dies within 3 years of the act's effective date; payments cease upon his death after that period.

  • Limits attorney fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses to no more than 25 percent of the total $1.9 million award.

  • Designates this settlement as sole compensation for all present and future claims against the school district related to this incident.

Legislative Description

Relief/Carl Abbott/Palm Beach County School District

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/25/2014
Judiciary3/25/2014
Civil Justice Subcommittee3/17/2014

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