Proposed $20 Million Settlement for C.C. Against Department of Chil…

The Frame

What this does

The bill represents a legislative settlement of a legal claim, establishing a $20 million state-funded trust for a child who suffered permanent brain damage and other disabilities due to state agency negligence.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

C.C.

The claimant who would receive the $20 million in trust to cover lifelong care for permanent injuries.

Department of Children and Families

The agency required to pay the $20 million appropriation from the General Revenue Fund.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill proposes a $20 million to compensate a child, identified as C.C., for severe, permanent injuries resulting from the Department of Children and Families' failure to protect him from a foster parent with a history of drug abuse. The funds would be placed in an to cover his lifelong care, with strict limits on how much can be spent on legal and lobbying fees.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill represents a legislative settlement of a legal claim, establishing a $20 million state-funded trust for a child who suffered permanent brain damage and other disabilities due to state agency negligence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the state paying this money?

The bill states the payment is to provide relief for injuries C.C. sustained due to the Department of Children and Families' negligence in failing to protect him from a foster parent despite multiple abuse reports.

Can the money be used for legal fees?

Yes, but the bill limits the total amount spent on attorney fees, costs, and lobbying fees to no more than 25 percent of the $20 million award.

What happens to the money once it is paid?

The funds must be paid into an established for the exclusive use and benefit of C.C. to cover his lifelong care needs.

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Legislative Intervention in Child Welfare Negligence

The bill highlights a rare instance where the legislature explicitly declares the factual findings of a state agency's negligence in a preamble to justify a multi-million dollar payout.

Department of Children and Families C.C.