This bill provides for the relief of Heriberto A. Sanchez-Mayen by the City of St. Petersburg, allocating a total of $2.3 million in compensation for severe injuries he sustained due to the negligence of the city and its police officers. The bill outlines the circumstances of Mr. Sanchez-Mayen's injuries, which occurred during his transport to jail after being wrongfully arrested for trespassing while lawfully present in a park. The injuries he sustained were catastrophic, leading to the amputation of both legs and requiring lifelong medical care.
The bill includes several key provisions: it declares the facts stated in the preamble to be true, directs the City of St. Petersburg to issue a warrant for the compensation amount, and specifies that the total compensation is intended to cover all present and future claims related to the incident. Additionally, it sets a limitation on attorney fees, capping them at 25 percent of the total amount awarded. The act will take effect upon becoming law.