Florida S0040 provides compensation to H.H. for injuries due to Department of Children and Families negligence.
Florida S0040 allocates $14,926,639.56 from the General Revenue Fund to compensate H.H. for injuries and damages caused by the Department of Children and Families' negligence. The bill outlines H.H.'s severe injuries, including traumatic brain damage and cerebral palsy, resulting from the department's failure to protect her from abuse. The compensation covers past and future medical needs, therapy, and supportive care. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to pay the amount to H.H. through an irrevocable trust.
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