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FL S0002

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Status

Passed

7/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ed Hooper

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $5.95 million from the State Transportation Trust Fund to the Estate of Molly Parker, in addition to $300,000 already paid under s. 768.28, Florida Statutes, for a total settlement of $6.25 million
  • On December 12, 2019, a Department of Transportation employee driving a 40,000+ pound dump truck failed to yield the right-of-way at the intersection of State Road 2 and Old U.S. Road in Jackson County, causing a collision that fatally injured 39-year-old Molly Parker, who died on December 22, 2019
  • The Department of Transportation's internal investigation concluded the collision was caused solely by the negligence of its employee, and the department agreed to and supports passage of the claim bill
  • Ms. Parker's survivors include her husband and 4-year-old son; her medical costs totaled $255,347.49, and her lost earnings, support, services, and net accumulations were valued at $3,040,393
  • Total attorney fees are capped at 25% of the combined amount paid, and all non-federal lien interests related to Ms. Parker's care and treatment are waived and extinguished

Legislative Description

Relief of the Estate of Molly Parker/Department of Transportation

Last Action

Chapter No. 2023-318

7/10/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/12/2023
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development4/5/2023
Judiciary3/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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