This bill is designed to provide financial relief to the Estate of Mark LaGatta, who suffered severe injuries due to the negligence of the Department of Transportation during a roadwork incident. The bill appropriates $2.2 million from the General Revenue Fund to compensate the estate for the injuries and damages sustained by Mr. LaGatta, who was involved in a motorcycle accident caused by a Department employee operating machinery in a work zone. The bill acknowledges the facts surrounding the incident, including Mr. LaGatta's hospitalization, surgeries, and eventual passing, as well as the prior payment of $120,000 made by the department under Florida Statutes.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the total compensation provided by the Department of Transportation, including the amount awarded under this act, is intended to cover all present and future claims related to the incident. It also sets a limitation on attorney fees, stating that they may not exceed 25 percent of the total amount awarded. The bill will take effect upon becoming law, ensuring that the estate receives the necessary funds to address the consequences of the tragic accident.