Relief of L.P. by the Department of Children and Families

Summary

The bill would allocate $28 million from Florida’s General Revenue Fund to the Department of Children and Families to pay a settlement to L.P., a minor who was severely injured after DCF caseworkers failed to protect her. The funds would be placed in a special‑needs trust for L.P.’s exclusive benefit, and attorney and other fees would be limited to 25 percent of the total award. The measure aims to provide a single source of compensation for L.P.’s past and future damages.

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