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FL S0008
CL
AI Summary
- Appropriates $20 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Children and Families to compensate C.C. for injuries and damages caused by the department's negligence
- The Department of Children and Families received at least six child abuse hotline reports against Anna Highland within a 7-month period but released newborn C.C. to her care in September 2014 with no protective services or interventions despite her known drug addiction
- On September 12, 2015, at 13 months old, C.C. overdosed on his mother's methadone, was found unresponsive and not breathing, remained in a coma for 2 weeks, and was hospitalized for 1 month before finally being removed from Highland's care
- C.C. suffered severe and permanent injuries including anoxic brain injury, seizures, strokes, neurological impairments, permanent hearing/vision/speech impediments, cognitive impairment, and loss of motor skills requiring lifelong care
- Payment is directed to an irrevocable trust created for C.C.'s exclusive benefit, with total attorney fees, lobbying fees, and related costs capped at 25% of the $20 million award
Legislative Description
Relief of C.C. by the Department of Children and Families
Last Action
Died in Special Master on Claim Bills
3/8/2024
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