Florida Sovereign Immunity Waiver
FL sovereign immunity waiver (Section 768.28): tort claims against government entities and employees. Caps: $200K per person, $300K per incident. Pre-suit: 180-day notice to entity + DFS. Covered: state, agencies, counties, municipalities, special districts, universities, and employees (in scope). Employee: individually immune in scope; entity liable. Excess: claims bill (rarely approved). Not waived: intentional torts, discretionary functions, punitive damages.
Coverage
- State, agencies, counties
- Municipalities, special districts
- Employees in scope
Caps
- $200K per person
- $300K per incident
- Excess: claims bill to Legislature
Not Waived
- Intentional torts
- Discretionary functions
- Punitive damages
Related Terms
- Sovereign Immunity — Overview
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