Pays $28 Million to Child Harmed by State
Florida · S0016 · Introduced Aug 7, 2026
Why it matters
L.P. would receive $28 million for lifelong medical and other costs, held in a trust. Lawyers and lobbyists could not take more than 25 percent of that amount.
What it does
- Appropriates $28 million from state general revenue to compensate L.P.
- Sends the $28 million to a special needs trust for L.P.'s sole benefit
- Caps attorney, lobbying, and similar fees at 25 percent of the award
- Makes the payment the full compensation for all present and future claims from this case
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About this bill
Would pay $28 million from state general revenue to L.P., a child injured after Florida caseworkers failed to protect her. Fees for lawyers and lobbyists would be capped at 25 percent.
Relief of L.P. by the Department of Children and Families
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Victim advocates would likely say L.P. needs lasting care that the capped state payment of $200,000 did not cover. Some would say the trust protects the money for her future needs.
💬 The case against
Some budget watchdogs would likely say the $28 million is a large state cost paid outside normal limits. They may also argue that a court judgment should not need a separate bill.
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