Despite pushback from local governments, a Florida House committee on Thursday approved a bill that could significantly raise the amount cities, counties, and other public entities may have to pay in lawsuits involving personal injuries. The House Budget Committee voted 15–3 in favor of the bill ( HB 301), sponsored by Rep. Fiona McFarland, R-Sarasota. The […] Florida House Panel Advances Bill Raising Lawsuit Payout Caps Against Local Governments ...read more read less