Florida bill to compensate Heriberto A. Sanchez-Mayen for injuries sustained during police transport.

The bill directs the City of St. Petersburg to compensate Heriberto A. Sanchez-Mayen with $2.3 million for injuries sustained during police transport. Sanchez-Mayen was arrested for trespassing, handcuffed, and placed in a transport van without a seatbelt. During transport, he was thrown from the van and suffered severe injuries, including the amputation of both legs. The bill limits compensation to cover all claims arising from this incident and restricts attorney fees to 25% of the total award.

Florida bill to compensate Heriberto A. Sanchez-Mayen for injuries sustained during police transport.

The bill directs the City of St. Petersburg to compensate Heriberto A. Sanchez-Mayen with $2.3 million for injuries sustained during police transport. Sanchez-Mayen was arrested for trespassing, handcuffed, and placed in a transport van without a seatbelt. During transport, he was thrown from the van and suffered severe injuries, including the amputation of both legs. The bill limits compensation to cover all claims arising from this incident and restricts attorney fees to 25% of the total award.