Florida H6509 appropriates $2.2 million to the Department of Transportation for the relief of Mark LaGatta's estate.

Florida H6509 provides $2.2 million to the Department of Transportation for the relief of the Estate of Mark LaGatta, who suffered severe injuries and lost his left leg in a motorcycle accident caused by a department employee. The bill appropriates funds from the General Revenue Fund and directs the Chief Financial Officer to pay the estate. The amount paid under this act and a previous payment of $120,000 are intended to be the sole compensation for all claims arising from the accident. The bill also limits attorney fees to 25 percent of the total amount paid.

Florida H6509 appropriates $2.2 million to the Department of Transportation for the relief of Mark LaGatta's estate.

Florida H6509 provides $2.2 million to the Department of Transportation for the relief of the Estate of Mark LaGatta, who suffered severe injuries and lost his left leg in a motorcycle accident caused by a department employee. The bill appropriates funds from the General Revenue Fund and directs the Chief Financial Officer to pay the estate. The amount paid under this act and a previous payment of $120,000 are intended to be the sole compensation for all claims arising from the accident. The bill also limits attorney fees to 25 percent of the total amount paid.