Private Law 81–552

That, the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Ed Howard Russell, of Opelousas, Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana, the sum of $9,180, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for personal injuries and loss of earnings sustained and medical, hospital, and incidental expenses incurred, as the result of an accident involving an Army vehicle on January 18, 1944, on United States Highway 190 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana: 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, 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.