Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Mar. 16, 2017
Is the Petitioner, Gaylord A. Wood, Jr., entitled to an award of fees and costs from Respondent, R.C. "Rick" Lussy, under section 106.265(6), Florida Statutes (2016),1/ for filing a complaint against Mr. Wood "with knowledge that the complaint contains one or more false allegations or with reckless disregard for whether the complaint contains false allegations of fact material to a violation of this chapter [chapter 106] or chapter 104?" If Mr. Wood is entitled to an award of fees and costs, what is the proper amount of fees and costs to be awarded?Election Commission dismissed complaint against Property Appraiser's lawyer. Complainant acted with malice and reckless disregard for the truth. Fees awarded.
