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Florida Statute 960.16 - Full Text and Legal Analysis Florida Statute 960.16 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research
Fla. Stat. § 960.16 (2026) Copy Cite Official Site Syfertize CourtListener Amendments
960.16 Subrogation.—Except for an award under s. 960.194, payment of an award pursuant to this chapter shall subrogate the state, to the extent of such payment, to any right of action accruing to the claimant or to the victim or intervenor to recover losses directly or indirectly resulting from the crime with respect to which the award is made. Causes of action which shall be subrogated under this section include, but are not limited to, any claim for compensation under any insurance provision, including an uninsured motorist provision, when such claim seeks to recover losses directly or indirectly resulting from the crime with respect to which the award is made.
History.—s. 1, ch. 77-452; s. 11, ch. 92-107; s. 14, ch. 2017-155.

Cases Citing F.S. 960.16

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State, Dep't of Labor & Emp. Sec., Div. of Workers' Comp. v. Livingston, 592 So. 2d 721 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida | 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 12928, 17 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 128

...An award under the Florida Crimes Compensation Act is “provided subsequent to all benefits provided by primary insurance carriers, including, but not limited to health and accident insurers, workers’ compensation, and automobile accident coverage.” § 960.13(2), Fla.Stat. (1985). Section 960.16 states: Payment of an award pursuant to this chapter shall subrogate the state, to the extent of such payment, to any right of action accruing to the claimant or to the victim or intervenor to recover losses resulting from the crime with respect to which the award is made....

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