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FL S1268

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Daphne Campbell

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals section 766.118, Florida Statutes, which previously established limits on noneconomic damages in wrongful death suits
  • Removes the reference to noneconomic damage limitations in section 766.209, allowing claimants who prove medical negligence to recover damages without statutory caps
  • Maintains provisions for prejudgment interest and reasonable attorney's fees up to 25 percent of the award in cases where defendants refuse voluntary binding arbitration
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Noneconomic Damages for Wrongful Death Suits

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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