House Committee approves McFarland bill to update sovereign immunity limits

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House Committee approves McFarland bill to update sovereign immunity limits

Rep. Fiona McFarland

A House panel agreed last week to revive a perennial effort to reform Florida’s “sovereign immunity” system that caps damage awards in suits against the government.

The House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee voted 16-1 to approve HB 145 by Rep. Fiona McFarland, R-Sarasota.

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