FL S0038

Appropriates $950,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to compensate J.D.S. for injuries sustained due to negligence in supervising the Strong Group Home.

In December 2002, J.D.S., a developmentally disabled woman with autism, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation, was raped by Philip Strong at a licensed group home, resulting in her impregnation and subsequent trauma.

Payment of $950,000 (plus $200,000 already paid by the agency) constitutes sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from the negligent supervision incident.

Funds shall be paid to the AGED Pooled Special Needs Trust to be managed by AGED, Inc. on behalf of J.D.S.

Limits attorney fees, lobbying fees, costs, and related expenses to a maximum of 25 percent of the $950,000 award.