State would pay $28 million into a trust for L.P.

The bill would set aside $28 million from the state’s General Revenue Fund for L.P. and direct payment into a special needs trust for her exclusive use and benefit. The payment is for L.P.’s injuries and damages. The trust must be created for L.P.’s exclusive use and benefit.

The bill would treat the payment under this act, together with DCF’s earlier payment under state law, as the sole compensation for claims arising from the events described. It would cap attorney, lobbying, and similar fees and costs at 25 percent of the award under this act. These limits apply to L.P.’s claims arising from the described events and expenses relating to that claim. The compensation covers present and future claims arising from the events described in the bill.