This bill provides for the compensation of Jose Correa, who sustained severe injuries due to the negligence of a Miami-Dade County bus driver. The incident occurred on December 16, 2021, when Mr. Correa was lawfully crossing the street in a marked crosswalk and was struck by the bus. Following a lawsuit filed by Mr. Correa, a settlement agreement was reached between him and Miami-Dade County for a total of $4.3 million, of which $200,000 has already been paid. The remaining $4.1 million is contingent upon the passage of this claim bill.

The bill includes several key provisions: it affirms the truth of the facts stated in the preamble, authorizes Miami-Dade County to appropriate the $4.1 million for Mr. Correa, and stipulates that this amount, along with the previously paid sum, will serve as the sole compensation for all claims related to the incident. Additionally, it limits the total amount for attorney and lobbying fees to 25 percent of the total awarded amount. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.