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FL H6011
CL
Status
Introduced
2/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Juan Porras
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AI Summary
- Miami-Dade County is directed to pay $950,000 to the Estate of Jason Sanchez for the fatal injuries sustained by Jason Sanchez on May 13, 2019, when a county bus driver failed to stop at a marked intersection and pulled into his path while he was lawfully riding his motorcycle
- The total settlement between the Estate and Miami-Dade County is $1.25 million, with $300,000 already paid under the sovereign immunity liability limits of s. 768.28, Florida Statutes, and the remaining $950,000 contingent on passage of this claim bill
- Survivors include Jacqueline Abreu (mother) and Manuel Sanchez (father), who suffered significant financial damages from loss of their son's support and extreme mental anguish
- Attorney fees are capped at $190,000 and lobbying fees are capped at $47,500
- The combined payments under s. 768.28 and this act constitute the sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from the death of Jason Sanchez
Legislative Description
Relief/Estate of Jason Sanchez/Miami-Dade County
Last Action
Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 6 (Ch. 2023-322)
4/28/2023
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/20/2023
Civil Justice Subcommittee2/28/2023
Full Bill Text
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