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FL S0006

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Status

Passed

7/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ana Rodriguez

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Miami-Dade County is authorized and directed to pay $950,000 to the Estate of Jason Sanchez for injuries and damages resulting from the negligence of a county bus driver
  • On May 13, 2019, a Miami-Dade County bus driver failed to stop at the intersection of SW 107th Avenue and SW 176th Street and pulled in front of Jason Sanchez's motorcycle, causing a fatal collision
  • The total settlement between the estate and Miami-Dade County is $1.25 million, with $300,000 already paid under the statutory sovereign immunity cap in s. 768.28, Florida Statutes, and the remaining $950,000 authorized through this claim bill
  • Attorney fees are capped at $190,000 and lobbying fees are capped at $47,500
  • The combined payments constitute the sole compensation for all present and future claims by the estate and survivors, including Mr. Sanchez's parents, Jacqueline Abreu and Manuel Sanchez

Legislative Description

Relief of the Estate of Jason Sanchez by Miami-Dade County

Last Action

Chapter No. 2023-322

7/10/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules4/5/2023
Community Affairs3/30/2023
Judiciary3/24/2023

Full Bill Text

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