Another tort tussle in the state House

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 1,183

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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The amount in damages injured parties can recover in personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits could grow under a bill moving its way through the Florida House of Representatives.

The Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee voted 13-4 Thursday to pass HB 1553 onto its next — and only other — remaining scheduled stop, the Judiciary Committee. The four “no” votes were cast by Reps. Kim Berfield, R- Clearwater; Dean Black, R- Jacksonville; Danny Nix, …

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