Florida S1506 amends civil litigation criteria for reviewing money damage awards.

Florida S1506 revises the criteria that courts must consider in determining whether an award of money damages is excessive or inadequate. The bill specifies that courts should review awards for signs of prejudice, passion, or corruption, and ensure that the award is supported by evidence and bears a reasonable relation to the injury suffered. The bill also allows courts to order a new trial on the issue of damages if the award is found to be excessive or inadequate. This act applies to causes of action pending on or after July 1, 2026.

Florida S1506 amends civil litigation criteria for reviewing money damage awards.

Florida S1506 revises the criteria that courts must consider in determining whether an award of money damages is excessive or inadequate. The bill specifies that courts should review awards for signs of prejudice, passion, or corruption, and ensure that the award is supported by evidence and bears a reasonable relation to the injury suffered. The bill also allows courts to order a new trial on the issue of damages if the award is found to be excessive or inadequate. This act applies to causes of action pending on or after July 1, 2026.