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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLV
TORTS
Chapter 766
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND RELATED MATTERS
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F.S. 766.301
766.301 Legislative findings and intent.
(1) The Legislature makes the following findings:
(a) Physicians practicing obstetrics are high-risk medical specialists for whom malpractice insurance premiums are very costly, and recent increases in such premiums have been greater for such physicians than for other physicians.
(b) Any birth other than a normal birth frequently leads to a claim against the attending physician; consequently, such physicians are among the physicians most severely affected by current medical malpractice problems.
(c) Because obstetric services are essential, it is incumbent upon the Legislature to provide a plan designed to result in the stabilization and reduction of malpractice insurance premiums for providers of such services in Florida.
(d) The costs of birth-related neurological injury claims are particularly high and warrant the establishment of a limited system of compensation irrespective of fault. The issue of whether such claims are covered by this act must be determined exclusively in an administrative proceeding.
(2) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide compensation, on a no-fault basis, for a limited class of catastrophic injuries that result in unusually high costs for custodial care and rehabilitation. This plan shall apply only to birth-related neurological injuries.
History.s. 60, ch. 88-1; s. 1, ch. 98-113.

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LAMPERT T. L. v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION,, 206 So.3d 845 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . determination could file a claim with the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings pursuant to § 766.301 . . . The process the parties adopted from § 766.301-766.316 to resolve petitions for custodial care benefits . . . any expenses, including attorney’s fees, incurred in connection with the filing of a claim under ss. 766.301 . . .

HERNANDEZ, M. D. v. CRESPO,, 211 So. 3d 19 (Fla. 2016)

. . . any law related to Florida’s Birth Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (Florida Statutes 766.301 . . .

PUTNAM COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, a k a a, 204 So.3d 598 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . See § 766.301(l)(a), Fla. Stat. . . . Plan to provide no fault compensation for birth-related neurological injuries to infants—see sections 766.301 . . .

MOBLEY, v. HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL, INC., 202 So. 3d 868 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . . § 766.301(2), Fla. Stat.; Fla. Birth-Related. Neurological Injury Comp. Ass’n v. . . .

CHILDREN S MEDICAL CENTER, P. A. M. D. M. D. M. D. M. D. v. KIM a, 190 So. 3d 114 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . See §§ 766.301-766.316, Fla. Stat. (2007). . . . See §§ 766.301, 766.302(7), Fla. Stat. (2007). . . .

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI d b a v. A. RUIZ, RUIZ, 164 So. 3d 758 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . that it is entitled to immunity from suit under Florida’s Birth-Related Neurological Injury Act, § 766.301 . . . for custodial care and rehabilitation.’ ” Ruiz, 916 So.2d at 868 (alteration in original) (quoting § 766.301 . . . suit and the magnitude of potential damages when a baby is delivered with a neurological injury. § 766.301 . . .

PALMS WEST HOSPITAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d b a v. D. W. R. W. L. W. a M. D., 162 So. 3d 101 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . . §§ 766.301 to 766.316, Fla. Stat. (2012). . . .

EXPOSITO, v. PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF MIAMI- DADE COUNTY,, 141 So. 3d 663 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . s claims were governed by the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan, sections 766.301 . . .

SOUTHERN BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF FLORIDA, INC. d b a v. JOHNSTON, a, 112 So. 3d 787 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (“NICA”) statute, sections 766.301 . . .

SAMPLES, v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION,, 114 So. 3d 912 (Fla. 2013)

. . . .” § 766.301(2), Fla. Stat. (2010). . . .

MARADIAGA, J. C. S. M. a G. J. C. S. M. a v. UNITED STATES, 679 F.3d 1286 (11th Cir. 2012)

. . . . §§ 766.301-16. . . .

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI d b a M. D. M. D. M. D. M. M. D. d b a M. D. v. EXPOSITO, GONZALEZ, a, 87 So. 3d 803 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (“the Plan”) as set forth in Section 766.301 . . . The first subsection of this statutory-scheme expresses the legislative intent: Section 766.301. . . . This plan shall apply only to birth-related neurological injuries. § 766.301, Fla. . . . these claims: The administrative law judge shall hear and determine all claims filed pursuant to ss. 766.301 . . . an administrative claim for compensation under the NICA Plan: Any claim for compensation under ss. 766.301 . . .

J. ANDERSON, a J. J. v. HELEN ELLIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC. R. N. R. N., 66 So. 3d 1095 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . . §§ 766.301-.316, Fla. . . .

BENNETT, v. ST. VINCENT S MEDICAL CENTER, INC. v. St. s, 71 So. 3d 828 (Fla. 2011)

. . . . § 766.301(1), Fla. Stat. (2001). . . . . § 766.301(2), Fla. Stat. (2001). . . . See § 766.301(l)(d), Fla. . . . See §§ 766.301, 766.303, Fla. Stat. . . . catastrophic injuries that result in unusually high costs for custodial care and rehabilitation.” § 766.301 . . .

ORLANDO REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. v. GWYN, 53 So. 3d 385 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . . § 766.301(l)(e). . . . See § 766.301(l)(d). . . . or property, provided that such suit is filed prior to and in lieu of payment of an award under ss. 766.301 . . . MONACO, C.J., and JACOBUS, J., concur. . §§ 766.301-.316, Fla. Stat. (2010). . . . .

SAMPLES v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL,, 40 So. 3d 18 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . See § 766.301(2), Fla. Stat. . . . premiums by providing no-fault compensation for a limited class of high-cost catastrophic injuries. §§ 766.301 . . . Legislature expressly stated that it intended to provide a “limited system of compensation ....” § 766.301 . . . Limiting parental compensation to $100,000, as required under section 766.301(l)(b)l., instead of judicially . . . that the Legislature expressly demonstrated an overwhelming public necessity for the plan in section 766.301 . . .

TARPON SPRINGS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC. d b a A. R. N. P. C. N. M. v. ANDERSON J. a H. M. D. M. D. A. M. D. M. D., 34 So. 3d 742 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . See §§ 766.301-.316. . . . the exposure to civil liability of hospitals and physicians providing obstetrical services, see §§ 766.301 . . .

FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, v. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, v. v., 29 So. 3d 992 (Fla. 2010)

. . . . § 766.301, Fla. Stat. (1997). . . . or property, provided that such suit is filed prior to and in lieu of payment of an award under ss. 766.301 . . .

ST. VINCENT S MEDICAL CENTER, INC. H. M. D. P. A. v. BENNETT, a, 27 So. 3d 65 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (hereafter, the NICA Plan), section 766.301 . . . See §§ 766.301-.316, Fla. Stat.; Fla. Birth-Related Neurological Injury Comp. Ass’n v. . . . See §§ 766.301, 766.303, Fla. Stat. . . . As the Legislature explained in its statement of findings and intent set forth in section 766.301, physicians . . . catastrophic injuries that result in unusually high costs for custodial care and rehabilitation.” § 766.301 . . .

MACRI, v. CLEMENTS AND ASHMORE, P. A. d b a s O M. D. CNM,, 15 So. 3d 762 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . This Plan, as established at sections 766.301 through 766.316, Florida Statutes, provides no-fault compensation . . .

RODRIGUEZ, a a v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, a v., 19 So. 3d 386 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . for the recovery of “[reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the filing of a claim under ss. 766.301 . . .

MACRI, v. CLEMENTS AND ASHMORE, P. A. d b a s O M. D. CNM,, 998 So. 2d 1194 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . . §§ 766.301-766.316, Fla. Stat. (2007). . . .

ORLANDO REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL,, 997 So. 2d 426 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . compensation under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (“the Plan”), sections 766.301 . . . See §§ 766.301-.316, Fla. Stat. (1998); Fla. Birth-Related Neurological Injury Comp. Ass’n v. . . .

WEEKS, v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL,, 977 So. 2d 616 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . . §§ 766.301-.316, Fla. Stat. (2002). . . . . The provisions of the plan are contained in sections 766.301 through 766.316, Florida Statutes (2002) . . .

ALL CHILDREN S HOSPITAL, INC. v. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, a H. f k a, 989 So. 2d 2 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . was given under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act (the Act), sections 766.301 . . .

BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, 982 So. 2d 704 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . .” § 766.301(2). . . . See § 766.301(l)(a). . . . See § 766.301(1)(c) (“Because obstetric services are essential, it is incumbent upon the Legislature . . . NORTHCUTT, C.J., and KELLY, J., Concur. . §§ 766.301-.316, Fla. Stat. (1997). . . . .

DIANDERAS v. FLORIDA BIRTH RELATED NEUROLOGICAL,, 973 So. 2d 523 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (“NICA”), created by sections 766.301 . . . See §§ 766.301-.316, Fla. Stat. (2002); Fla. Birth-Related Neurological Injury Comp. Ass’n v. . . .

FLORIDA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, INC. d b a v. DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS v. a, 974 So. 2d 1096 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . . §§ 766.301-.316, Fla. Stat. (1997). . . . .

TODD v. JOHNSON, M. D., 965 So. 2d 255 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. . . .

FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, v. FLORIDA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, v., 948 So. 2d 705 (Fla. 2007)

. . . law judges under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act as found in sections 766.301 . . . Claims under the NICA Plan are heard and determined administratively as set forth in sections 766.301 . . . See § 766.301, Fla. Stat. (Supp.1998). . . . Paragraph (d) of subsection (1) of Section 766.301, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 766.301 Legislative . . . See § 766.301(l)(d), Fla. Stat. . . . See § 766.301, Fla. Stat. . . . See § 766.301, Fla. Stat. (Supp.1998). . . . injuries were compensable under section 766.309(1), and thus “covered by [NICA],” in accord with section 766.301 . . .

MATTEINI v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL,, 946 So. 2d 1092 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . benefits under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (“the Plan”), sections 766.301 . . . See §§ 766.301-.316, Fla. Stat. (2005); Fla. Birth-Related Neurological Injury Comp. Ass’n v. . . .

ORLANDO REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, v. ALEXANDER,, 932 So. 2d 598 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . See § 766.301, Fla. Stat. (2005). . . .

JACKSON B. v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL,, 932 So. 2d 1125 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Section 766.301 through section 766.316 of the Florida Statutes (2004) sets forth the provisions of Florida . . .

WEINSTOCK, M. D. M. D. P. A. d b a s LLP, v. HOUVARDAS a, 924 So. 2d 982 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . .” § 766.301(l)(d), Fla. Stat. (Supp.1998). . . .

NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER, INC. De M. D. v. ORTIZ,, 920 So. 2d 781 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . remedy only under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (“NICA”), sections 766.301 . . . in order to help “stabiliz[e] and reduc[e] malpractice insurance premiums” faced by obstetricians. § 766.301 . . .

TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. v. PETERSEN Dr. M., 920 So. 2d 75 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . The Florida Birth-Related Neurological Compensation Act, sections 766.301-766.316, Florida Statutes ( . . .

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI d b a a v. RUIZ A. a, 916 So. 2d 865 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . University filed motions to dismiss or abate, contending that the claim was governed by NICA, sections 766.301 . . . The legislative goal behind enacting sections 766.301-.316 was to provide a no-fault alternative remedy . . . See § 766.301(2), Fla. Stat. (1998). . . . Sections 766.301-.316, Florida Statutes (1998) establish NICA, a limited no-fault administrative compensation . . .

ORLANDO REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. v. ALEXANDER,, 909 So. 2d 582 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . Section 766.301 of the Florida Statutes articulates the Legislature’s intent behind enacting NICA: 766.301 . . . This plan shall apply only to birth-related neurological injuries. § 766.301(2), Fla. . . . Definitions; ss. 766.301-766.316 As used in ss. 766.301-766.316, the term: ⅜ ⅝ ⅝ ⅜ ⅜ ⅛ (2) “Birth-related . . . determine claims The administrative law judge shall hear and determine all claims filed pursuant to ss. 766.301 . . .

L. RINELLA, M. D. v. ABIFARAJ, 908 So. 2d 1126 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (“NICA plan”) contained in sections 766.301 . . . or property, provided that such suit is filed prior to and in lieu of payment of an award under ss. 766.301 . . .

DE SOUZA, M. D. v. ORTIZ a M. D., 901 So. 2d 269 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . See § 766.301-.316, Fla. Stat. . . .

BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION a, 893 So. 2d 636 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . . § 766.301-.316, Fla. Stat. (1997 and Supp. 1998). . . . .

GUGELMIN, a v. FLORIDA BIRTH RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION N. M. D. N. M. D. P. A. P. A. a d b a, 882 So. 2d 517 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . See § 766.301(1), Fla. Stat. (Supp.1988). . . . The current version of the statute provides that "[a]n award may not be made or paid under ss. 766.301 . . .

TABB, TABB, a v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION M. D. d b a, 880 So. 2d 1253 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (NICA Plan) contained in sections 766.301 . . . Statutes (2001): The administrative law judge shall hear and determine all claims filed pursuant to ss. 766.301 . . . See § 766.301(1)(d), Fla. . . .

FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, v. FERGUSON a C. N. M., 869 So. 2d 686 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . applicability of the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (the Plan), see § 766.301 . . . Relying on the interpretation of section 766.301(l)(d), provided in O’Leary v. . . .

ALL CHILDREN S HOSPITAL, INC. v. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, a H. f k a, 863 So. 2d 450 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . See §§ 766.301-.316, Fla. Stat. (Supp.1988). . . . The version of the plan applicable here is found in sections 766.301 through 766.316, Florida Statutes . . . (1997), and in amendments to the 1997 provisions as set forth in sections 766.301 and 766.304, Florida . . . or property, provided that such suit is filed prior to and in lieu of payment of an award under ss. 766.301 . . . The 1997 version of section 766.301(l)(d), which set forth one of the many legislative reasons for NICA . . .

ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM SUNBELT, INC. v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY, 865 So. 2d 561 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . . § 766.301, Fla. Stat. . . . SHARP, W., J., concurs. . 766.301 Legislative findings and intent.- (1) The Legislature makes the following . . . The statutory provisions that I refer to are found in sections 766.301 — .316, Florida Statutes (2002 . . . which provides: The administrative law judge shall hear and determine all claims filed pursuant to ss. 766.301 . . .

ROMINE v. FLORIDA BIRTH RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION,, 842 So. 2d 148 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . for benefits under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (“NICA”), sections 766.301 . . . See §§ 766.301-.316, Fla. Stat. (1998); see also David M. . . . claim recovery: The administrative law judge shall hear and determine all claims filed pursuant to ss. 766.301 . . . The amendments to section 766.301 and 766.304, Florida Statutes, shall take effect July 1, 1998, and . . .

J. SCHUR S. v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL,, 832 So. 2d 188 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . action pending the administrative determination of the claim under the NICA plan, codified in sections 766.301 . . . neurological] injuries that result in unusually high costs for custodial care and rehabilitation.” § 766.301 . . .

GUGELMIN v. DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, d b a, 815 So. 2d 764 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . The Plan is set forth in sections 766.301-.316, Florida Statutes (1999), and "provides a no fault and . . . their common law remedies must be evidenced "prior to and in lieu of payment of an award under ss. 766.301 . . .

NAGY a v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, M. D., 813 So. 2d 155 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . See §§ 766.301-816, Fla. Stat. (1997); Fla. Birth-Related Neurological Injury Comp. Ass’n v. . . . catastrophic injuries that result in unusually high costs for custodial care and rehabilitation.” § 766.301 . . .

FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, v. W. FELD, M. D. M. D. P. A. f k a, 793 So. 2d 1070 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . . §§ 766.301-316, Fla. Stat. (Supp. 1988). This entitled Dr. . . . the association and any income therefrom should be disbursed only for the payment of awards under ss. 766.301 . . .

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, v. M. A. a, 793 So. 2d 999 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . was compensable under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act [NICA], sections 766.301 . . . Pursuant to sections 766.301(l)(d) and 766.304, Florida Statutes (Supp.1998), an administrative law judge . . . Florida nor this Court had decided this precise issue subsequent to the 1998 amendments of sections 766.301 . . . In 1998, sections 766.301(l)(d) and 766.304, Ch. 98.113, were amended. . . . Section 766.301 (l)(d) was amended to add the following language: "The issue of whether such claims are . . .

A. FLUET, a v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION,, 788 So. 2d 1010 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . .; § 766.301(l)(a), (c), Fla. Stat. (1999). See also David M. . . .

D. O LEARY, M. D. v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION,, 757 So. 2d 624 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . Florida’s Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act (sections 766.301766.316, Florida Statutes . . . , 766.304, and 766.316, as follows: An act relating to medical malpractice insurance; amending s. 766.301 . . . Paragraph (d) of subsection (1) of Section 766.301, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 766.301 Legislative . . . An action may not be brought under ss. 766.301-766.316 if the claimant recovers or final judgment is . . . The amendments to sections 766.301 and 766.304, Florida Statutes, shall take effect July Í, 1998, and . . .

A. GILBERT, Ad a v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION d b a s, 724 So. 2d 688 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . The administrative law judge shall hear and determine all claims filed pursuant to ss. 766.301-766.316 . . . An action may not be brought under ss. 766.301-766.316 if the claimant recovers or final judgment is . . .

O BRIEN O O a v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION,, 710 So. 2d 51 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . Section 766.308, Florida Statutes (1995) provides: (1) Each claim filed with the division under ss. 766.301 . . .

GALEN OF FLORIDA, INC. v. BRANIFF, BAZLEY, M. D. v. BRANIFF,, 696 So. 2d 308 (Fla. 1997)

. . . administrative remedy under Florida’s Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (NICA plan), sections 766.301 . . . McKaughan, 668 So.2d 974 (Fla.1996); § 766.301(1), Fla. Stat. (1993). . . . dissenting opinion, which I adopt in full, reads as follows: The very first provision of NICA, section 766.301 . . .

FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, v. FLORIDA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS,, 686 So. 2d 1349 (Fla. 1997)

. . . TO OBTAIN COVERAGE UNDER THE FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY PLAN AS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 766.301 . . . neurological injuries pursuant to the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan, sections 766.301 . . . neurological] injuries that result in unusually high costs for custodial care and rehabilitation.” § 766.301 . . . intent to “provide compensation, on a no-fault basis, for a limited class of catastrophic injuries,” § 766.301 . . . See § 766.301(c). . . .

SOUTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT, d b a v. DUPONT, a By L. N. M. D. N. M. D. P. A., 683 So. 2d 1135 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . compensation with the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association pursuant to section 766.301 . . .

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, d b a d b a v. ZEPEDA, a By ZEPEDA,, 674 So. 2d 765 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . compensable under Florida’s Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan [NICA], see sections 766.301 . . .

CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC. v. WAGER, C. MOWERE, v. WAGER,, 672 So. 2d 34 (Fla. 1996)

. . . INJURY’ WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION PLAN, SECTIONS 766.301 . . .

FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, v. McKAUGHAN a HUMANA OF FLORIDA, INC. d b a s L. M. D. v. McKAUGHAN a SOLOMON, M. D. v. McKAUGHAN a, 668 So. 2d 974 (Fla. 1996)

. . . INJURY” WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION PLAN, SECTIONS 766.301 . . . Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (hereinafter the NICA plan or the plan), sections 766.301 . . . Id. § 766.301(2). . . . a birth-related neurological injury shall be tolled by the filing of a claim in accordance with ss. 766.301 . . . See § 766.301(2). . . .

SIRAVO, a By SIRAVO v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION,, 667 So. 2d 971 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . denying recovery on the merits, that the injury to the child did not occur during birth as required under 766.301 . . .

BRADFORD, a BRADFORD, v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION,, 667 So. 2d 401 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . The very first provision of NICA, section 766.301, Florida Statute (1993) provides: (1) The Legislature . . .

FLORIDA BIRTH RELATED NEUROLOGICAL, v. FLORIDA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS,, 664 So. 2d 1016 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . That policy is clearly stated by the legislature as follows: 766.301 Legislative findings and intent. . . . TO OBTAIN COVERAGE UNDER THE FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY PLAN AS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 766.301 . . . Association (NICA) urges in its motion for rehearing that we overlooked the legislative admonition in section 766.301 . . . interpretation is most consistent with the legislative finding and intent so clearly enunciated in section 766.301 . . .

BRANIFF, J. v. GALEN OF FLORIDA, INC. M. D., 669 So. 2d 1051 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . action was precluded by Florida’s Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act (NICA), sections 766.301 . . .

Dr. A. TURNER, v. HUBRICH, 656 So. 2d 970 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . statutory notice provision of Florida’s Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act (NICA), sections 766.301 . . .

WHITE, v. FLORIDA BIRTH RELATED NEUROLOGICAL,, 655 So. 2d 1292 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . On March 24,1994, three petitions for ‘Benefits Pursuant to Florida Statute 766.301, et seq.’ were filed . . . P.A., for the benefit of SHAVON SCALESE, petitions for benefits pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 766.301 . . . LANDAU, M.D.) pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 766.301 et seq. “NAME OF INJURED INFANT: “2. . . . Section 766.301(2), Florida Statutes. . . . Sections 766.301(2) and 766.303(1), Florida Statutes. “11. . . .

CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC. v. WAGER, C. MOWERE, v. WAGER,, 656 So. 2d 491 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . provided by the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), sections 766.301 . . . catastrophic injuries which result in unusually high costs for custodial care and rehabilitation. § 766.301 . . . INJURY” WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION PLAN, SECTIONS 766.301 . . .

HUMANA OF FLORIDA. INC. d b a s L. M. D. L. M. D. P. A. v. McKAUGHAN McKAUGHAN, a FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, v. McKAUGHAN McKAUGHAN, a SOLOMON, M. D. M. D. P. A. v. McKAUGHAN McKAUGHAN, a, 652 So. 2d 852 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . minor son under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan (the Plan), sections 766.301 . . . affecting obstetricians and to ensure the continued availability of essential obstetrical services. § 766.301 . . . a no-fault basis for an infant who suffers a narrowly-defined birth-related neurological injury. § 766.301 . . . INJURY” WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION PLAN, SECTIONS 766.301 . . .

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, a v. S. HASSEN S., 650 So. 2d 128 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . Section 766.301, Florida Statutes (1993), for example, sets forth extensive findings justifying the public . . .

FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, v. J. DeMARKO, E., 640 So. 2d 181 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . action brought under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act (the Act), sections 766.301 . . .

FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, v. CARRERAS, a, 633 So. 2d 1103 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . petition for compensation under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan, sections 766.301 . . . to such injury: (c) Reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the filing of a claim under ss. 766.301 . . . the statute provides for attorney’s fees “incurred in connection with the filing of a claim under ss. 766.301 . . . See § 766.301, Fla.Stat. (1991). . . . The statute authorizes attorney’s fees “incurred in connection with the filing of a claim under ss. 766.301 . . .

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, d b a M. D. v. M. KLEIN,, 603 So. 2d 651 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . malpractice action alleging that the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan, section 766.301 . . .

F. COY, M. D. v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION PLAN,, 595 So. 2d 943 (Fla. 1992)

. . . (codified at §§ 766.301-.316 (Supp.1988)). . . . Sections 766.301-.316, Florida Statutes (1989), seek to ensure the availability of obstetrical services . . .

ST. MARY S HOSPITAL, INC. v. BASS, a E. BASS E. W. M. D. M. D. P. A., 592 So. 2d 779 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . See §§ 766.301 to 766.316, Fla.Stat. (1989). . . .

Dr. T. McGIBONY, Dr. Dr. D. Dr. v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION PLAN, ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, INC. F. M. D. R. M. D. A. M. D. v. FLORIDA BIRTH- RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION PLAN,, 564 So. 2d 177 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . Chapter 88-1, Section 60, now codified as Section 766.301, Florida Statutes (1989), sets forth findings . . . in support of the legislation as follows: 766.301 Legislative findings and intent (1) The Legislature . . .