Gov. DeSantis signs bill clearing $500K to woman injured in…
Car Crash Miami-Dade Gate Arm Florida in Miami-Dade gate arm, Florida: A woman suffered permanent nerve damage when a malfunctioning Miami-Dade gate arm struck and threw her from her bicycle while exiting the Gables by the Sea community. Miami-Dade accepted liability and a jury found the county 100% liable, awarding more than $4.9 million in damages. The parties ultimately settled for $800,000, with $300,000 paid directly by the county and $500,000 contingent on a claims bill. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 6515 authorizing the remaining $500,000 payment to the woman and her husband.