This bill provides for the relief of the Estate of Peniel Janvier by the City of Miami Beach, following the tragic drowning of Mr. Janvier on August 16, 2022, which was attributed to the negligence of the city's lifeguards and personnel. The Estate has filed a lawsuit alleging that this negligence was the proximate cause of Mr. Janvier's death, resulting in significant financial damages and emotional suffering for his parents. A settlement has been reached, wherein the City of Miami Beach will pay a total of $2 million, with $300,000 being paid directly to the Estate and an additional $1.7 million authorized through this claim bill.

The bill includes several key provisions: it declares the facts stated in the preamble to be true, authorizes the City of Miami Beach to appropriate $1.7 million for the Estate, and stipulates that this payment, along with the amount paid under Florida Statutes, will serve as the sole compensation for all claims related to Mr. Janvier's death. Furthermore, it limits attorney fees to a maximum of 25 percent of the total amount awarded. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.