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FL S0018
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- Appropriates $14,926,639.56 from Florida's General Revenue Fund through the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to compensate H.H. for injuries caused by the department's negligence
- DCF received child abuse hotline reports about H.H. in May and June 2017 but failed to thoroughly investigate, incorrectly assessed the danger as "no present danger," and closed both cases on July 2, 2017, without ensuring H.H.'s safety
- On September 4, 2017, 18-month-old H.H. was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries including severe traumatic brain injury, brain swelling from repetitive abusive head trauma, and respiratory failure, remaining hospitalized for 109 days
- H.H. suffered permanent catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain damage, cerebral palsy, inability to walk or talk, posttraumatic epilepsy, and will require constant care, monitoring, and multiple specialist services for the remainder of her life
- Payment is directed to an irrevocable trust created for H.H.'s exclusive benefit, attorney fees are capped at 25% of the total award, and the amount constitutes sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from these facts
Legislative Description
Relief of H.H. by the Department of Children and Families
Last Action
Died in Special Master on Claim Bills
6/16/2025
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