Pays Estate of Bus Crash Victim
Florida · S0018 · Introduced Aug 7, 2026
Why it matters
The estate would receive $1.05 million on top of a $200,000 county settlement. Attorney fees for the claim could not exceed 25 percent of the $1.05 million.
What it does
- Requires Miami-Dade County to pay $1.05 million to the estate of James Corpora
- Sets the county's payment as the full compensation for his death
- Limits attorney fees on this claim to 25 percent of the amount awarded
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About this bill
Would require Miami-Dade County to pay $1.05 million to the estate of James Corpora, who died after a county bus struck him. Attorney fees are capped at 25 percent of that amount.
Relief of the Estate of James Corpora by Miami-Dade County
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Family groups would likely say the payment compensates the estate for a death caused by a county bus driver. The settlement was agreed to by the county and the estate.
💬 The case against
Some taxpayer groups would likely say the county should not pay more than the state's legal limit. They may also object to paying a claim through a special bill.
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