Damages Recoverable in Wrongful Death Actions (FL SB 442)

• Cited as the "Keith Davis Family Protection Act"
• Repeals the prohibition in Section 768.21(8), Florida Statutes, that prevents adult children from recovering damages for lost parental companionship, instruction, guidance, and mental pain and suffering in medical negligence wrongful death cases
• Removes the restriction barring parents of deceased adult children from recovering damages for mental pain and suffering in medical negligence wrongful death claims
• Conforms related statutes governing nursing homes (s. 400.023), long-term care facilities (s. 400.0235), and assisted living facilities (s. 429.295) by removing now-unnecessary references to the repealed provision
• Effective date of July 1, 2024