Florida H6529 provides $20 million to C.C. for injuries sustained due to Department of Children and Families negligence.

Florida H6529 allocates $20 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate C.C. for injuries and damages caused by the Department of Children and Families' negligence. The bill outlines that the department failed to protect C.C. from harm despite multiple reports of drug abuse and neglect by his foster mother, Anna Highland. The funds are to be paid to an irrevocable trust for C.C.'s benefit, with limitations on attorney fees and costs to 25% of the total award. The compensation is intended to cover all present and future claims arising from the incident.

Florida H6529 provides $20 million to C.C. for injuries sustained due to Department of Children and Families negligence.

Florida H6529 allocates $20 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate C.C. for injuries and damages caused by the Department of Children and Families' negligence. The bill outlines that the department failed to protect C.C. from harm despite multiple reports of drug abuse and neglect by his foster mother, Anna Highland. The funds are to be paid to an irrevocable trust for C.C.'s benefit, with limitations on attorney fees and costs to 25% of the total award. The compensation is intended to cover all present and future claims arising from the incident.