Charlie Crist Signs $1.2 Million Bill For Abused Girl

By The Associated Press
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The Florida governor gives a 9-year-old disabled girl $1.2 million for injuries she sustained due to the state's negligence. Charlie Crist Signs $1.2 Million Bill For Abused Girl
Published: Tue, May 06, 2008 - 10:54 am Last Updated: Tue, May 06, 2008 - 11:01 am
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Gov. Charlie Crist has signed a bill
that gives a 9-year-old disabled girl $1.2 million for injuries she
sustained due to the state's negligence.
Marissa Amora was admitted to Miami Children's Hospital in 2000
and workers reported concerns about her injuries to Department of
Children & Families.
But the department failed to complete its investigation and a
few weeks later Marissa was beaten into a coma by her biological
mother's boyfriend.
Marissa is permanently disabled and now lives in the Panhandle
with her adoptive parents.
She could receive more than $18 million as part of the state's
settlement, but the additional money would have to be provided by
the Legislature in the future.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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