FL S0032

District School Board of Sumter County authorized to pay Donald Brown $1,400,000 total: $900,000 immediately plus $50,000 annually from 2014 through 2023.

Payment compensates Donald Brown for injuries sustained in October 18, 2004 motorcycle accident caused by negligent operation of school bus by employee Patsy C. Foxworth, resulting in below-the-knee amputation of his right leg.

Jury trial resulted in $2,941,240.60 damage award; court reduced judgment to $2,651,375.83 plus costs; school board had already paid $100,000 under statutory liability limits.

Attorney fees, lobbying fees, and costs limited to 15 percent of first $1,000,000 and 10 percent of remainder, totaling maximum $190,000, plus taxable costs from civil action.

Compensation satisfies all present and future claims arising from the accident and resulting injuries.