In Florida, as in most jurisdictions, government agencies may be subject to liability for tortious acts, with the recovery limit capped by law. A recent decision, State of Florida v. Barnett, explores the recent conflict regarding the limit of recovery against a state agency for an “occurrence” involving multiple claimants.
Section 768.28(5), Florida Statutes (2010), states in relevant part as follows:
Neither the state nor its agencies or subdivisions shall be liable to pay a claim or a judgment by any one person which exceeds …
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