'This is unjust’: St. Lucie Co. firefighter who lost brother fights to end 'Free Kill’ law

Описание: State House lawmakers passed a bill Thursday to repeal a controversial law, known as Florida’s “free kill” law.

The law denies some families the right to sue for certain damages - like grief or loss of companionship - when loved ones die from medical malpractice.

Under the law, many people like Austin Hodge, who lost his brother, Jarius, have no legal recourse. He claims doctors at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital in Port St. Lucie let his brother die.

Hodge said this isn't about money, it’s about accountability. Now, he's pushing for change.

“This was my best friend, my twin,” Hodge said. “We had the same tattoos. We had the same hairstyle.”

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