Fla. Stat. § 768.16 : Torts — Negligence — Wrongful Death Act Date: 18 Apr 2016 TEXT PDF Current through Chapter 269 of the 2016 Legislative Session Sections 768.16-768.26 may be cited as the "Florida Wrongful Death Act." Fla. Stat. § 768.16 s. 1, ch. 72-35; s.105, ch. 2003-1.