FL H6009

Appropriates $296,400 from the General Revenue Fund to compensate Michael Barnett and R.B. for injuries and damages resulting from Department of Children and Families negligence.

Addresses a September 2010 incident in Riviera Beach where Patrick Dell fatally shot five people including four children; the department had closed its investigation in February 2010 after concluding children were not at significant risk of harm.

Department's child protective investigator failed to follow policies and procedures and had a conflict of interest due to pending domestic violence charges against himself; the southeast regional director acknowledged the investigation was "subpar."

Chief Financial Officer directed to draw warrant in favor of Michael Barnett and R.B. for the full $296,400 amount from Department of Children and Families funds.

Attorney fees relating to this claim capped at 25 percent of the total amount awarded, with the payment serving as sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from this incident.