Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Dec. 16, 2008
Whether Millenium Homes, Inc. (Petitioner) conducted operations in the State of Florida without obtaining workers’ compensation coverage which meets the requirements of Chapter 440, Florida Statutes (2008), in violation of Subsection 440.107(2), Florida Statutes (2008)1, as alleged in the Stop-Work Order and Order and Penalty Assessment and the Fifth Amended Order of Penalty Assessment. If so, what penalty should be assessed by the Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation (Respondent), pursuant to Section 440.107, Florida Statutes.DFS proved by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner failed to obtain workers' compensation coverage for at least 3 of its carpenters and all of its clerical help; Petitioner's explanation not credible; recommended penalty of $66,099.37.
