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19-005190 LESTER BLOUNT vs DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION (2019)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Sep. 27, 2019

The issue in this case is whether Petitioner should receive credit for any or all of the four challenged questions from the State Officers Certification Examination (“SOCE” or “Exam”).The issue in this case is whether Petitioner should receive credit for any or all of the four challenged questions from the State Officers Certification Examination. Petitioner did not meet his burden by a preponderence of the evidence.

19-004486GM DR. MICHAEL ROHAN vs CITY OF PANAMA CITY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA (2019)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Aug. 21, 2019

Whether a small-scale amendment to the Panama City Comprehensive Plan, adopted by Ordinance 2690.1 (the “Plan Amendment”) on July 23, 2019, is “in compliance,” as that term is defined in section 163.3184(1)(b), Florida Statutes (2019).1/The small-scale plan amendment is "in compliance" as that term is defined in section 163.3184.

19-004490 MAURICE HARGROVE vs HONDA OF BAY COUNTY/VOLKSWAGEN OF PANAMA CITY (2019)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Aug. 22, 2019

Whether Honda of Bay County/Volkswagen of Panama City (Respondent), violated the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, sections 760.01-760.11, Florida Statutes,1 by discriminating against Maurice Hargrove (Petitioner) because of his disability and race.Petitioner failed to prove, as alleged, that Respondent discriminated in employment against Petitioner by failing to hire him based upon his race or handicap disability.

19-006021 LINDA SMITH vs THE ALACHUA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD (2019)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Nov. 13, 2019

The issue is whether Respondent, School Board of Alachua County, Florida, discriminated against Linda Smith, Petitioner, on the basis of her race or gender, or retaliated against her for engaging in protected activities in violation of the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, sections 760.01-760.11, Florida Statutes (2019).1Petitioner failed to establish that Respondent took an adverse employment action against her or that any employment action taken by Respondent was in retaliation for Petitioner's having engaged in protected activities.

19-005903F GARBER HOUSING RESORTS, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY vs GLENDA Q. MAHANEY (2019)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Nov. 06, 2019

Whether, under section 120.569(2)(e), Florida Statutes, Petitioner, Garber Housing Resorts, LLC ("Garber"), is entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees incurred because of responding to three specific pleadings filed by Respondent, Glenda Q. Mahaney ("Mahaney"), and if so, the amount of such reasonable attorney's fees.Petitioner did not prove its entitlement to attorney's fees under section 120.569(2)(e). Respondent's pleadings were not interposed for an improper purpose.

19-003202 JOHN MILLER vs AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (2019)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Jun. 12, 2019

Whether the Agency for Health Care Administration abused its discretion when denying Petitioner’s request for exemption from disqualification to work in a position of special trust.Petitioner failed to prove that the Agency abused its discretion when denying Petitioner's request for exemption from disqualification to work in a position of special trust.

19-005499 DELORIS WILLIAMS vs DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DIVISION OF RETIREMENT (2019)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Oct. 14, 2019

The issue in this case is whether Petitioner, a surviving beneficiary, is entitled to change the Florida Retirement System retirement benefits 1 All references to chapter 120 are to the 2019 version. payment option selected by her now-deceased spouse, a member of the Florida Retirement System.Petitioner, a beneficiary, did not prove that she was entitled to change the FRS retirement benefits payment option that had been selected by her husband, an FRS member, when he retired.

19-003376FEC FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION vs RANDY SCOTT (2019)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Jun. 20, 2019

Did Respondent, Randy Scott, willfully violate section 106.07(2)(b)1., Florida Statutes (2018)1, by filing an incomplete campaign financial report 1 All citations to Florida Statutes are to the 2018 codification unless otherwise indicated. and failing to file an addendum completing the report within seven days after receiving notice that the report was incomplete?Section 106.07(2)(b)1. applies to incomplete reports, those missing information, not incorrect reports, those with errors. A report mischaracterizing the purpose of an expenditure is incorrect not incomplete. FEC cannot fine reporter under §106.07(2)(b)1.

19-005134 JEFF B. PARSONS vs MONRO D/B/A MCGEE TIRE AND AUTO (2019)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Sep. 25, 2019

The issue is whether Respondent, Monro d/b/a McGee Tire & Auto, discriminated against Petitioner based upon his age and/or disability, in violation of section 760.10, Florida Statutes.1Petitioner demonstrated that his dismissal was based on age discrimination.

19-006727 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES vs SPELLMAN PREP SCHOOL (2019)

Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed: Dec. 19, 2019

Whether Respondent committed (1) a Class I violation when staff allegedly pulled the hair of a child as a method of discipline; and (2) a Class III violation when it failed to have a signed CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form (Form) in an employee's personnel file on three occasions; and if so, what sanction should be assessed against Respondent.Department did not prove Respondent maintained or administered discipline that would be considered severe, humiliating, or frightening; or that it failed to maintain required personnel paperwork on site.

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