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FL S0040
CL
Status
Introduced
8/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Perry Thurston
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AI Summary
- A Department of Transportation employee failed to secure a 12-foot extension ladder on a maintenance vehicle on Interstate 75 on June 21, 1999, and the ladder flew off into traffic.
- A vehicle swerved to avoid the ladder, crossed the median, and struck Dr. Sherrill Lynn Aversa's southbound vehicle, killing her instantly.
- The Department of Transportation admitted liability after 3 years of litigation and agreed to a consent judgment of $800,000.
- The Executive Office of the Governor is directed to establish $650,000 in spending authority from unappropriated Department of Transportation trust fund balances as compensation to Dr. Aversa's estate, in addition to the $150,000 already paid by the department.
- Attorney fees related to this claim are limited to 25 percent of the $650,000 award, and this payment constitutes sole compensation for all claims arising from Dr. Aversa's death.
Legislative Description
Relief of the Estate of Dr. Sherrill Lynn Aversa by the Department of Transportation
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 6535
3/8/2018
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/15/2018
Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee1/25/2018
Judiciary1/22/2018
Special Master On Claim Bills8/28/2017
Full Bill Text
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