Florida Senate Bill 22 appropriates $28 million to compensate L.P. for injuries and damages due to negligence by the Department of Children and.

Florida Senate Bill 22 provides $28 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate L.P., a minor, for injuries and damages caused by the negligence of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The bill details how DCF failed to identify risks and left L.P. in her mother's custody, leading to severe injuries. The funds will be paid to a special needs trust for L.P.'s benefit, covering medical costs, psychological treatment, and loss of earning capacity. The bill also limits the total compensation and fees to 25 percent of the awarded amount.

Florida Senate Bill 22 appropriates $28 million to compensate L.P. for injuries and damages due to negligence by the Department of Children and.

Florida Senate Bill 22 provides $28 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate L.P., a minor, for injuries and damages caused by the negligence of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The bill details how DCF failed to identify risks and left L.P. in her mother's custody, leading to severe injuries. The funds will be paid to a special needs trust for L.P.'s benefit, covering medical costs, psychological treatment, and loss of earning capacity. The bill also limits the total compensation and fees to 25 percent of the awarded amount.