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FL S0072

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Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Darryl Rouson

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • City of Lakeland authorized to appropriate $312,500 to Reginald Jackson as compensation for injuries sustained from a shooting by Officer Mike Cochran on October 18, 2001
  • Officer Cochran fired a .45 caliber bullet through Jackson's windshield that struck him in the neck and exited through his back during a traffic stop, with an 18-month-old child present in the vehicle
  • Jackson previously received $100,000 under Florida Statutes section 768.28 sovereign immunity limits; this bill provides the remaining $312,500 from his $412,500 jury judgment
  • Total compensation of $412,500 is designated as sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from the incident
  • Attorney fees for the claim may not exceed 25 percent of the amount awarded under this act

Legislative Description

Relief of Reginald Jackson by the City of Lakeland

Last Action

Died in Special Master on Claim Bills

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Special Master On Claim Bills9/21/2021

Full Bill Text

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