# Fla. Stat. § 774.207: 774.207 Scope of liability; damages

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.207

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 774.207
- **Heading:** 774.207 Scope of liability; damages
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 774 / Part II / Section 774.207

## Text

(1) Punitive damages may not be awarded in any civil action alleging an asbestos or silica claim.

(2) At the time a complaint is filed in a civil action alleging an asbestos or silica claim, the plaintiff must file a verified written report with the court which discloses the total amount of any collateral source payments received, including payments that the plaintiff will receive in the future, as a result of settlements or judgments based upon the same claim. For any asbestos or silica claim pending on the effective date of this act, the plaintiff shall file a verified written report within 60 days after the effective date of this act, or at least 30 days before trial. Further, the plaintiff must update the reports on a regular basis during the course of the proceeding until a final judgment is entered in the case. The court shall permit setoff, based on the collateral source payment information provided, in accordance with the laws of this state as of the effective date of this act.

History: s. 7, ch. 2005-274.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 774.201 774.201 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.201.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 774.202 774.202 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.202.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 774.203 774.203 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.203.md)
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- [Fla. Stat. § 774.205 774.205 Claimant proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.205.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 774.206 774.206 Statute of limitations; two-disease rule.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.206.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 774.207 774.207 Scope of liability; damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.207.md)
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- [Fla. Stat. § 774.209 774.209 Miscellaneous provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C774_PII_S774.209.md)

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