FloridaFlorida would provide Maury Hernandez a $5 million injury award
If enacted, Florida would pay former deputy Maury Hernandez $5 million for injuries and damages tied to the Department of Corrections’ failure to enforce probation rules.
What it does
If the bill becomes law, the state would pay former Broward County Sheriff’s Deputy Maury Hernandez $5 million for injuries and damages described in the act.
The Legislature would state that it intends the state to waive liens for Hernandez’s treatment and care related to these events.
The $5 million award would be the only compensation for claims tied to these events, and fees for the claim could not exceed 25 percent of the award.
Argument forIf the bill becomes law, the $5 million payment could help Hernandez address injuries and damages tied to the department’s failure to enforce probation rules.
Argument againstA 25 percent fee limit could leave lawyers less room to take on a difficult claim, while the award would settle all claims from these events.
More detail
The bill would set aside $5 million for Maury Hernandez and direct the state to pay him that amount. The payment is for injuries and damages described in the act and is payable to former Broward County Sheriff’s Deputy Maury Hernandez. The payment would come from the Department of Corrections’ funds in the State Treasury. The act would take effect when it becomes law.
The Legislature states its intent that the state waive lien interests tied to Hernandez’s care and treatment. The stated intent covers lien interests held by the state for Hernandez’s treatment and care related to the events described in the act. The act would take effect when it becomes law.
The award would be the only compensation for claims arising from the events described in the act, and attorney fees could not exceed 25 percent of the award. These limits apply to the $5 million award and claims arising from the factual situation described in the act. The fee limit applies to attorney fees related to this claim. The limits would apply to the award and related attorney fees if 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
Criminal Justice