The bill is designed to provide financial relief to Jose Correa, who sustained severe injuries due to the negligence of a Miami-Dade County bus driver. On December 16, 2021, while lawfully crossing a street, Mr. Correa was struck by a bus making a left turn, resulting in significant injuries, including a below-knee amputation. Following a lawsuit filed against Miami-Dade County, a settlement of $4.3 million was reached, with the county agreeing to pay $200,000 upfront, while the remaining $4.1 million is contingent upon the passage of this claim bill.

The bill includes several key provisions: it affirms the facts stated in the preamble as true, authorizes Miami-Dade County to appropriate $4.1 million for Mr. Correa's compensation, and stipulates that the total compensation will cover all present and future claims related to the incident. Additionally, it limits the total amount paid for attorney and lobbying fees to no more than 25 percent of the total awarded amount. The act will take effect upon becoming law.