Private Law 79–67

That the Secretary

Elsie Peter.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Elsie Peter, of Skokie, Illinois, the sum of $5,730.74, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for property damage and personal injuries sustained and for medical, hospital, and dental expenses incurred and required as the result of her being struck by an Army truck in Skokie, Illinois, on January 12, 1944: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or agents, attorney or attorneys, on account of services rendered in connection with said claim. It shall be unlawful for any agent or agents, attorney or attorneys, to exact, collect, withhold, or receive any sum of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof on account of any services rendered in connection with said claim, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.