Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Jun. 29, 2004
Whether Mike Futch, d/b/a Futch Construction Company, (Respondent) violated Sections 440.10 and 440.38, Florida Statutes, and if so, what penalty should be imposed. References to sections are to the Florida Statutes (2004).Respondent`s reliance on his insurance agent to secure workers` compensation insurance which fullfills the requirement of Florida law does not constitute a defense of failure to provide coverage required by law. Recommend penalty of $198,311.82 be upheld.
