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Florida Statutes Title XLV. Torts § 768.0415. Liability for injury to parent

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

A person who, through negligence, causes significant permanent injury to the natural or adoptive parent of an unmarried dependent resulting in a permanent total disability shall be liable to the dependent for damages, including damages for permanent loss of services, comfort, companionship, and society.  This section shall apply to acts of negligence occurring on or after October 1, 1988.

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