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FL H3505

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Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Frank Artiles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Pasco County School Board to pay Marcus Button $1,246,215.29 for injuries sustained in a September 22, 2006 school bus accident caused by negligence of a school bus driver.

  • Authorizes the Pasco County School Board to pay Mark and Robin Button (Marcus's parents) $261,148.95 for injuries and damages to their son resulting from the same accident.

  • Establishes that the statutory immunity limit payment of $163,000 (previously paid under s. 768.28, Florida Statutes) plus these appropriations constitute the sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from this incident.

  • Limits attorney fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses to 25 percent of the total amount awarded under the act.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

Relief/Marcus Button/Pasco County School Board

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee9/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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