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CS/SB 16 — Relief of Mitchell by the South Broward Hospital District
by Judiciary Committee and Senator Gruters
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Special Master on Claim Bills Committee (SM)
The bill compensates Jamiyah Mitchell for the negligent acts of the South Broward Hospital District that occurred at her birth in 2008. Pursuant to a settlement between the parties, the bill authorizes the Hospital District to pay the special needs trust for Jamiyah the sum of $795,000, representing the balance of the settlement after prior payment of the sovereign immunity limits. The bill also limits the compensation, attorney fees, lobbying fees, and certain costs and expenses that may be paid from the settlement.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 39-1; House 105-0