Florida bill provides $3.8 million to compensate L.E. for injuries due to Department of Children and Families negligence.

This bill appropriates $3.8 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate L.E. for injuries and damages caused by the negligence of the Florida Department of Children and Families. L.E. suffered severe injuries, including traumatic brain injury, seizures, and cerebral palsy, due to child abuse and neglect while in the care of her parents. The Department of Children and Families failed to protect L.E., leading to a negotiated settlement of $4 million, with $3.8 million contingent on the passage of this bill.

Florida bill provides $3.8 million to compensate L.E. for injuries due to Department of Children and Families negligence.

This bill appropriates $3.8 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate L.E. for injuries and damages caused by the negligence of the Florida Department of Children and Families. L.E. suffered severe injuries, including traumatic brain injury, seizures, and cerebral palsy, due to child abuse and neglect while in the care of her parents. The Department of Children and Families failed to protect L.E., leading to a negotiated settlement of $4 million, with $3.8 million contingent on the passage of this bill.