Panel approves $1.2 million claims bill tied to FDOT negligence
February 24, 2026 | 2026 Legislature FL, Florida
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Representative Groot presented CS for CSHB6509, a claims bill that the sponsor said provides $1,200,000 in relief to the estate of Mark Lagatta for catastrophic injuries the special master attributed to negligence by the Florida Department of Transportation. The sponsor said FDOT supports the claim.
The committee received no public testimony on the claim, the sponsor closed without amendment, and the committee reported the measure favorably by roll call (16 ayes, 0 nays). The bill will now move forward in the legislative process.
The committee received no public testimony on the claim, the sponsor closed without amendment, and the committee reported the measure favorably by roll call (16 ayes, 0 nays). The bill will now move forward in the legislative process.
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