FL H6531

Appropriates $2,588,258.50 from the Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) to a trust for D.N., the sole surviving sibling of M.N., a 6-month-old infant who died in October 2016 from abuse while under a BSO child protective investigation

BSO admitted negligence at an August 2023 trial for failing to conduct a thorough investigation into M.N.'s multiple unexplained fractures discovered in October 2016, including failing to contact the non-offending father, interview household members, complete background checks, or consult with the Child Protective Team

A jury awarded $4.5 million to the father Christopher Nevarez, with $2.61 million (58%) attributed to BSO's fault; BSO and Broward County have already paid $200,000 under sovereign immunity limits

The award represents the $2.61 million judgment plus $88,258.50 in court costs, minus the $110,000 already paid by BSO

Attorney fees are capped at 25% of the total award, and this payment constitutes sole compensation for all present and future claims related to this case