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HB 6515 — Relief of Lourdes Latour and Edward Latour by Miami-Dade County
by Rep. Busatta and others (SB 24 by Senators Gruters and Rodriguez)
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)
This is an uncontested claim bill for local funds in the amount of $500,000, payable from unencumbered funds of Miami-Dade County. The bill is based on a settlement agreement between Lourdes and Edward Latour and Miami-Dade County. The settlement agreement resolved a civil action that arose from the alleged negligence of the County that caused injuries to Lourdes Latour and her husband, Edward.
The bill provides that the total amount paid for attorney fees relating to this claim may not exceed 25 percent of the total amount awarded under the bill.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 38-1; House 108-0