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SB 14 — Relief of the Estate of Peniel Janvier by the City of Miami Beach
by Senator Jones
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Special Master on Claim Bills Committee (SM)
The bill directs the City of Miami Beach to pay the Estate of Peniel Janvier the sum of $1.7 million as compensation for injuries and damages sustained due to the negligence of the City.
The bill authorizes and directs the City of Miami Beach to appropriate the funds from resources not otherwise encumbered and to draw a warrant in the amount of $1.7 million, payable to the Estate of Peniel Janvier. This amount is in addition to the $300,000 previously paid pursuant to s. 768.28, F.S., for a total settlement of $2 million.
The amount awarded under the bill and previously paid, is intended to provide the sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from the incident. The total amount paid for attorney fees may not exceed 25 percent of the amount awarded under the bill.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor?s signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 37-0; House 115-0