FL H3523

District School Board of Sumter County authorized to pay Donald Brown $1.4 million total: $900,000 immediately, plus $50,000 annually from 2016-2025 (10 years × $50,000 = $500,000)

Compensates Brown for October 18, 2004 motorcycle accident caused by school bus driver Patsy C. Foxworth negligently pulling in front of him, resulting in below-the-knee amputation of his right leg

Court awarded Brown $2,651,375.83 in damages plus $31,674.12 in costs; school board already paid $100,000 under statutory liability limits, leaving this appropriation to cover remainder

Attorney fees, lobbying fees, and costs capped at 15 percent of first $1 million awarded ($150,000) and 10 percent of remainder ($40,000), totaling $190,000 maximum

Payment under this act combined with prior $100,000 payment constitutes sole compensation for all present and future claims related to the accident