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FL H3509
CL
Status
4/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Civil Justice Subcommittee
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the City of Hialeah to pay $455,000 to the Estate of Andrea Castillo, a 21-year-old who died on October 19, 2012, when an off-duty Hialeah police officer traveling more than 20 mph over the speed limit crashed into her vehicle without activating emergency sirens
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Payment to be made in three installments: $150,000 on May 1, 2016; $150,000 on May 1, 2017; and $155,000 on May 1, 2018
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Total settlement between the City of Hialeah and all claimants (including driver Marco Barrios) was $750,000, of which $295,000 has already been paid
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Limits attorney fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses to no more than 25 percent of the total amount awarded
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Provides that amounts awarded constitute sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from Andrea Castillo's death
Legislative Description
Relief/Andrea Castillo/City of Hialeah
Last Action
Chapter No. 2016-266
4/15/2016