This bill provides for the financial relief of L.P., a minor, who suffered severe injuries due to the negligence of employees and caseworkers from the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The bill appropriates $28 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate L.P. for the damages sustained, which include significant medical costs and psychological impacts resulting from an attempted murder by her mother, following DCF's failure to adequately assess the mother's mental health and the associated risks to L.P. The bill also affirms the factual findings of a jury that found DCF negligent and outlines the financial implications of the compensation, including a cap on attorney fees related to the claim.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that the total amount paid by DCF, along with the awarded amount under this act, will serve as the sole compensation for all present and future claims arising from the incident. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to issue a warrant for the $28 million to a special needs trust for L.P.'s benefit. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.