FL S0028

Authorizes Haines City to pay $825,094 to Thomas and Karen Brandi as compensation for injuries sustained when a Haines City Police Department officer ran a red light and struck Thomas Brandi's vehicle on March 26, 2005

Officer Pamela Graham was found at fault by internal investigation for failing to operate her vehicle safely and violating department procedures; she was traveling over 45 mph when she broadsided Brandi's driver's side door

Thomas Brandi suffered life-threatening injuries including aortic arch tear, fractured rib, sternum, fibula, acetabulum, multiple pubic ramus fractures, and severe traumatic brain injury resulting in cognitive and psychological disorders

A jury found Haines City 60% liable and awarded a net judgment of $1,084,396 plus $94,049 in costs; the city has already paid $200,000 under sovereign immunity limits

Attorney fees, lobbying fees, costs, and similar expenses are capped at 25% of the total award; this payment settles all present and future claims related to the incident