This bill provides for the financial relief of the Estate of M.N. by the Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) due to negligence that led to M.N.'s injuries and subsequent death. The bill appropriates a total of $2,498,258.50 to be paid to the Estate as compensation for the damages sustained. It also includes provisions to waive all government liens, including Medicaid liens, related to M.N.'s treatment and care, and establishes that the compensation awarded under this act is intended to cover all present and future claims arising from the circumstances surrounding M.N.'s injuries and death. Additionally, the bill limits attorney fees related to this claim to a maximum of 25 percent of the total amount awarded.
The bill begins by affirming the facts stated in the preamble as true and authorizes the BSO to draw a warrant for the specified compensation amount. It emphasizes the BSO's responsibility in ensuring child safety and the consequences of its failure to protect M.N., which ultimately led to her tragic death. The legislation aims to address the financial repercussions of this negligence while providing a structured approach to compensation and legal fees.