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CS/SB 28 — Relief of Darline Angervil and J.R. by the South Broward Hospital District
by Health Policy Committee and Senator Martin
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 $6,100,000, payable from unencumbered funds of the South Broward Hospital District. The bill is based on a settlement agreement between Darline Angervil and the Hospital District. The settlement agreement resolved a civil action that arose from the alleged negligence of the Hospital District that caused injuries to Darline Angervil and her child, J.R., a minor. The bill provides that $3.1 million is payable to Darline Angervil and $3.0 million is payable to an irrevocable trust created for the exclusive use and benefit of J.R.
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 34-0; House 116-0