FL H6513

Appropriates $16,037,182.49 plus 9.46% annual post-judgment interest from the City of Clearwater to Maximus Giannikos for injuries sustained on May 28, 2019, when the then-16-year-old South African tourist was struck by a vehicle while crossing Gulf to Bay Boulevard at U.S. Highway 19

City of Clearwater found 45% negligent by a Pinellas County jury in September 2024 for failing to maintain pedestrian crosswalk signals that had a documented history of malfunctioning 10-15 times per year for 10 years

Giannikos suffered traumatic brain injuries, 11 days in a coma, skull and facial fractures, spinal fractures (C6-T4), punctured lung, and multiple orthopedic injuries requiring over $1.1 million in medical bills with $4.9 million in projected future care costs

City's Lloyd's of London insurance policy covers $7 million of the $15,687,889.50 amended final judgment, with the remaining excess judgment requiring legislative authorization for payment

Attorney fees limited to 25% of the total amount awarded, and payment provides sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from this incident