Florida S0028 authorizes the City of Lakeland to compensate Reginald Jackson $312,500 for injuries caused by a police officer's negligence.
Florida S0028 provides relief to Reginald Jackson by authorizing the City of Lakeland to compensate him $312,500 for injuries and damages sustained due to the negligence of Officer Mike Cochran. The bill specifies that this payment is intended to be the sole compensation for all claims arising from the incident. It also limits the total amount paid for attorney fees to 25 percent of the awarded amount. The bill details that Officer Cochran negligently shot Jackson through his windshield while he was seated next to an 18-month-old child, resulting in lifelong pain and disability for Jackson.
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