FloridaMiami-Dade County would pay $1.05 million to Corpora’s estate
If enacted, Miami-Dade County would use uncommitted county money to pay James Corpora’s estate $1.05 million to complete a settlement over his death.
What it does
If it becomes law, Miami-Dade County would pay James Corpora’s estate $1.05 million to finish the settlement, with attorney fees capped at 25% of this award.
Argument forThe payment could complete the agreed settlement and provide compensation to the estate and survivors for James Corpora’s death.
Argument againstUsing $1.05 million in uncommitted county money for this settlement could leave less available for other county needs.
More detail
Miami-Dade County would have to set aside and pay $1.05 million to James Corpora’s estate. Ana Maria Corpora would receive payment as the estate’s representative for damages from James Corpora’s death. The county would use money not already committed to another purpose. This award and the agreed $200,000 payment are intended as the only compensation for all present and future claims from the incident. Attorney fees could not exceed 25% of this award. The payment requirement would take effect when the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 7FiledIntroduced
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