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A claims bill for a man injured in a car accident with a Broward County Sheriff’s Deputy passed an important Senate committee Tuesday.

Ten years ago, Eric Brody suffered brain damage after an off duty officer plowed into his car. A judge awarded the Brody’s 30 million dollars, but the state legislature has to sign off on the deal. The claims bill is moving through the Senate, but isn’t scheduled to be heard in the House. Eric’s mom Sharon Brody says she’ll keep fighting for her son.

“It is what it is. We’ll keep fighting year after year. It’s no different. As long as it takes to get what he deserves,” said Sharon.

A Senate committee amended the bill so that if the governor signs it the money would have to come from the insurance company of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, not taxpayers.