Relief/L.E./Department of Children and Families

Summary

The bill directs $3.8 million from the state’s General Revenue Fund to the Department of Children and Families to fund a settlement for a child, L.E., who suffered catastrophic injuries after the department failed to protect her. The money will be placed in an irrevocable trust for L.E., and attorney fees are limited to 25 % of the total award. The payment is intended to settle all present and future claims against the department arising from the incident.

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