This bill provides financial relief to Marcus Button and his surviving parent, Robin Button, due to the negligence of an employee of the Pasco County School Board. It authorizes the School Board to appropriate $1 million for Marcus Button's compensation and an additional $200,000 for Robin Button, addressing the harms and losses sustained from a serious car accident that occurred on September 22, 2006. The bill also includes a legislative intent to waive any government liens, including Medicaid liens, related to Marcus Button's treatment and care, which will instead be paid by the state.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the total compensation awarded is intended to cover all past, present, and future claims arising from the incident, and it limits attorney fees related to this claim to a maximum of 25% of the total amounts awarded. The Pasco County School Board has already paid a portion of the statutory limit for claims, and the parties have agreed to a total settlement of $1.2 million to fully resolve the matter. The act will take effect upon becoming law.