This bill provides for the relief of J.N., a minor, by authorizing Hillsborough County to compensate her parent and guardian, Stephany Grullon, with an appropriation of $400,000 for injuries sustained due to the county's negligence in maintaining sidewalks and culvert systems. The bill outlines the circumstances of the accident, which occurred on June 7, 2019, when J.N. fell from her bicycle after hitting an uneven sidewalk, resulting in severe injuries that required multiple surgeries. The county had prior knowledge of the sidewalk's condition and failed to make necessary repairs, contributing to the incident.
The bill includes several key provisions: it declares the facts stated in the preamble to be true, authorizes Hillsborough County to draw a warrant for the compensation amount, and specifies that the total compensation, including the previously paid $200,000 under Florida's sovereign immunity limit, is intended to cover all present and future claims related to J.N.'s injuries. Additionally, it limits the total amount paid for attorney fees and related expenses to 25% of the total awarded amount. The act will take effect upon becoming law.