This bill provides for the relief of Eric Miles, Jr., and Jennifer Miles, who are the copersonal representatives of their deceased minor son, E.E.M., due to the negligence of the South Broward Hospital District, operating as Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. The bill outlines the circumstances surrounding E.E.M.'s medical treatment, which included multiple visits to the hospital where he was misdiagnosed, leading to severe health complications and ultimately his death. The Miles family filed a lawsuit against the hospital, resulting in a settlement agreement that included a payment of $300,000, which is the statutory limit under Florida law, and an additional $200,000 to be paid as part of this bill.
The bill authorizes the South Broward Hospital District to appropriate $200,000 to compensate the Miles family for the injuries and damages sustained by E.E.M. It also establishes that the total compensation from both the settlement and this bill is intended to cover all present and future claims related to the incident. Furthermore, it stipulates that attorney fees related to this claim may not exceed 25% of the total amount awarded. The bill is set to take effect upon becoming law.