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FL H3509

CL

Status

Passed

4/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Civil Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Limits attorney fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses to no more than 25 percent of the total amount awarded

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2016
Civil Justice Subcommittee10/30/2015

Full Bill Text

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