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FL H6541
CL
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Taylor Yarkosky
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $20 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Children and Families to compensate C.C. for injuries caused by the department's negligence in failing to protect him from his mother's drug addiction
- C.C. was born on August 12, 2014, addicted to methadone due to his mother Anna Highland's drug use; despite receiving six child abuse hotline reports against Ms. Highland within 7 months, the department allowed C.C. to be discharged to her care with no interventions or protective services
- At 13 months old, on September 12, 2015, C.C. overdosed on Ms. Highland's methadone, was found unresponsive, remained in a coma for 2 weeks, and was hospitalized for 1 month before being removed from her care
- C.C. suffered severe and permanent injuries including anoxic brain injury, seizures, strokes, neurological impairments, permanent hearing/vision/speech impediments, cognitive impairment, and motor skill damage requiring lifelong care
- Payment is to be made to an irrevocable trust for C.C.'s exclusive benefit, with attorney fees, lobbying fees, and related costs capped at 25% of the total award; the amount constitutes sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from these facts
Legislative Description
Relief/C.C./Department of Children and Families
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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