On today’s episode of The Fight Against Free Kill Laws, host Ed Salazar shines a spotlight on the heartbreaking story of Cameron Perritt and the ongoing fight to repeal Florida’s controversial Free Kill law. We begin by sharing a powerful documentary that follows Cameron’s family and friends as they seek answers after his tragic death. Because Cameron was 33 years old and unmarried, Florida Statute § 768.21(8) prevented his surviving family members from pursuing non-economic damages in a wrongful death claim, creating barriers not only to justice but also to accountability and transparency. Following the presentation, Ed is joined by Daryl and Sue Perritt, for a deeply personal conversation about their son, their journey through grief, and their tireless efforts to change a law they believe denies families the right to seek answers when medical negligence occurs. This moving episode highlights the human impact behind the legislation and the growing movement to bring fairness, accountability, and justice to Florida families. Join us for an important discussion about loss, advocacy, and the determination to create meaningful change. #FightAgainstFreeKillLaws #EdSalazar #CameronPerritt #FreeKillLaw #MedicalAccountability #JusticeForFamilies #WrongfulDeath #FloridaLegislature #PatientRights #HealthcareTransparency #Advocacy #EndFreeKillLaws #DarylAndSuePerritt #FloridaReform #NeverForgetCameron

On today’s episode of The Fight Against Free Kill Laws, host Ed Salazar shines a spotlight on the heartbreaking story of Cameron Perritt and the ongoing fight to repeal Florida’s controversial Free Kill law. We begin by sharing a powerful documentary that follows Cameron’s family and friends as they seek answers after his tragic death. Because Cameron was 33 years old and unmarried, Florida Statute § 768.21(8) prevented his surviving family members from pursuing non-economic damages in a wrongful death claim, creating barriers not only to justice but also to accountability and transparency. Following the presentation, Ed is joined by Daryl and Sue Perritt, for a deeply personal conversation about their son, their journey through grief, and their tireless efforts to change a law they believe denies families the right to seek answers when medical negligence occurs. This moving episode highlights the human impact behind the legislation and the growing movement to bring fairness, accountability, and justice to Florida families. Join us for an important discussion about loss, advocacy, and the determination to create meaningful change. #FightAgainstFreeKillLaws #EdSalazar #CameronPerritt #FreeKillLaw #MedicalAccountability #JusticeForFamilies #WrongfulDeath #FloridaLegislature #PatientRights #HealthcareTransparency #Advocacy #EndFreeKillLaws #DarylAndSuePerritt #FloridaReform #NeverForgetCameron

Daryl Perritt is a long-time St Augustine resident who has left a memorable mark in the local food scene with his Smokin D's BBQ smoke shops. Daryl has a fascinating story, moving from the deep South to Western Canada as a young teenager and learning the smoking craft from the local British Columbia Native American tribes. Starting with a run-down property, his struggle to get Smokin D's started took 3 years! Tune in to hear the full story and what happened next...

Daryl Perritt, whose son died in a Florida hospital last year, put up a billboard on I-95 near Florida's state line.

Some state lawmakers are taking aim at a controversial law known to many as Florida's “free kill” law. The law blocks some families from suing for certain damages - like grief or loss of companionship - when loved ones die from medical malpractice. Florida House representatives passed a bill during Wednesday's committee meeting that would remove certain restrictions. Florida father Daryl Perritt has taken his fight to lawmakers. He started a non-profit called Florida Free Kill a few months ago to raise awareness about the law and even put up billboards to pressure lawmakers to repeal it. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/father-joins-some-lawmakers-in-fight-to-repeal-floridas-free-kill-law _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/?sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news, weather forecasts, sports and community events spanning West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Vero Beach, Okeechobee, along with the rest of the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches. We are TheOneToTurnTo. For more information, visit https://cbs12.com/ Have a tip? Email us at tips@cbs12.com Call the Newsroom: 561.844.1212 Have a video or photo you want to share? Upload it to cbs12.com/chimein/ WPEC is a FL based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #CBS12NEWS #WPEC #WestPalmBeach #SouthFlorida #News #BreakingNews

Daryl Perrit, a St. Augustine father who lost his son in 2024, was in Tallahassee Monday, calling on lawmakers to override DeSantis' veto.

What happens when a medical error takes your loved one's life, but the state of Florida says you have no right to answers? In this powerful personal documentary, we follow the family and friends of 33-year-old Cameron Perritt as they fight against Florida Statute § 768.21(8)—better known as the "Free Kill" law. Because Cameron was over 25 and unmarried, his surviving family members are barred from seeking non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, in wrongful death claims. This legal loophole does more than block financial justice; it blocks the entire discovery process, leaving grieving families facing a wall of silence from healthcare providers. From the heartbreaking personal loss to the high-profile billboards at the state border, witness one family’s relentless battle to repeal this controversial law and restore medical accountability in Florida.