Private Law 87–38

That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to John Napoli, San Francisco, California, the sum of $25,000. Payment of such sum shall be in full settlement of all claims, of any nature whatsoever, of the said John Napoli against the United States arising from or resulting from his activity in saving, courageously and with sacrifice of his own health and property, the lives of naval personnel in connection with the sinking of the United States ship Benevolence on August 25, 1950. The said John Napoli shall not be obligated to repay to the United States any sums heretofore paid to him on account of such injuries, loss, and damage: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, 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.