Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Respondent: MODEL 2000, INC.
Judges: FRED L. BUCKINE
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Tampa, Florida
Filed: Jul. 29, 2002
Status: Closed
Recommended Order on Friday, January 10, 2003.
Latest Update: Feb. 15, 2005
Summary: The issue is whether Respondent, Model 2000, Inc., a talent agency, violated Sections 468.402(1)(d), 468.402(1)(e), 468.402(1)(s), 468.402(t), 468.410(2), 468.410(3), 468.412(6) and 468.413(2)(e), Florida Statutes, through solicitation, fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, exploitation, trick, scheme, or device, exercise of undue influence, requiring photography services as a prerequisite condition of employment, and failure to provide contracts of representati
Summary: The issue is whether Respondent, Model 2000, Inc., a talent agency, violated Sections 468.402(1)(d), 468.402(1)(e), 468.402(1)(s), 468.402(t), 468.410(2), 468.410(3), 468.412(6) and 468.413(2)(e), Florida Statutes, through solicitation, fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, exploitation, trick, scheme, or device, exercise of undue influence, requiring photography services as a prerequisite condition of employment, and failure to provide contracts of representation as alleged in each of the 15 separate Administrative Complaints filed in this cause.Talent agency solicited business for models. Once public came in, promises were made: payment for photographs required as condition of engagement of services.
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Final Order No. BPR-2003-01644 Date: Y,
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Department of Business and Professional Regulation : ~*- rd Sy
AGENCY CLERK
Sarah Wachman, Agency C erk
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STATE OF FLORIDA
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Petitioner, ) yy
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MODEL 2000, INC., )
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
The Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation
(Department) enters this Final Order in the above referenced matter.
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
The Department charged Model 2000, Inc. (Nancy Sniffen) in 15 separate
Administrative Complaints with violating chapter 468, part VII, Florida Statutes,
the Talent Agencies law. The Department charged Sniffen with multiple violations
of sections 468.402(1)(d), 468.402(1)(e), 468.402(1)(s), 468.402(1)(t),
468.410(2), 468.410(3), 468.412(6), and 468.413(2)(e), Florida Statutes.
The Administrative Complaints advised Sniffen that the agency could
impose one or more of the following penalties: revocation or suspension of
Sniffen’s license, imposition of an administrative fine not exceeding $5,000 for
each count or separate offense, restitution, issuance of a public reprimand,
assessment of costs associated with the investigation, probation, and/or any
Department of Business and Professional Regulation v. Page 1 of 5
Model 2000, inc., DOAH Cases Nos. 02-2982 through 02-2996
other relief appropriate. Sniffen timely requested a hearing under sections
120.569 and 120.57(1), Florida Statutes. The procedural history of the
proceedings before the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) are set out
by the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in the Recommended Order, which is
adopted in full and incorporated in this Final Order. The Recommended Order is
attached as exhibit A.
On January 10, 2003, the ALJ recommended that the Department enter a
final order: 1) dismissing four Administrative Complaints; 2) finding Model 2000
in violation of sections 468.413(2), (3), and (4), Florida Statutes; 3) requiring
Model 2000 (Sniffen) to pay restitution to 11 complainants; 4) imposing of a fine
of $11,000; and 5) permanently revoking Model 2000's (Sniffen) Talent Agency
license. The ALJ also recommended that the Department pursue judicial
sanctions available in section 468.413(4), Florida Statutes, if Model 2000
(Sniffen) does not immediately pay the restitution and fines ordered. [Ex. A:
Recommended Order at 17-18]
Neither party filed exceptions to the Recommended Order.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Division adopts and incorporates by reference the Findings of
Fact set forth in the Recommended Order.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
2. The Division adopts and incorporates by reference the Conclusions
of Law set forth in the Recommended Order.
Department of Business and Professional Regulation v. Page 2 of 5
Mode! 2000, Inc., DOAH Cases Nos. 02-2982 through 02-2996
3. The Secretary, after reviewing the transcript and the entire record,
finds that the ALJ miscalculated the amount paid by Robert Mikolajezak.
According to the transcript, Mr. Mikolajczak paid $347.10, not $347.00.
[Transcript at 116, 118, Petitioner's Exhibit 02-2990] The agency has adjusted
the amount of restitution awarded accordingly.
ORDER
Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, it is
ORDERED:
1. The Administrative Complaints for Bilan Evans, DOAH case no. 02-
2986, BPR case no. 02-01766; Louis Kribs, DOAH case no. 02-2987, BPR case
no. 02-00952; John Greene, DOAH case no. 02-2989, BPR case no. 00-01741:
and Patricia Van Sant Meyer, DOAH case no. 02-2991, BPR case no. 02-00503
are DISMISSED;
2. Respondent shall make restitution in the amounts stated to the
complainants below within 60 days:
Case No. Complainants Amount
DOAH 02-2982 Spencer Borisoff $934.07
DOAH 02-2983 Tom Stanton $855.00
DOAH 02-2984 Athena Lopez $466.94
DOAH 02-2985 Lisa Menuto $693.02
DOAH 02-2988 Gina Hughes $1,040.82
DOAH 02-2990 Robert Mikolajczak $347.10
DOAH 02-2992 Aaliyah Womack $603.92
DOAH 02-2993 Charlene Mars $261.15
DOAH 02-2994 Irma Avery $774.90
DOAH 02-2995 Nelita Parris $150.00
DOAH 02-2996 Christy West $855.00
Department of Business and Professional Regulation v.
Mode! 2000, Inc., DOAH Cases Nos. 02-2982 through 02-2996
Page 3 of 5
3.
Respondent shall pay a fine of $11,000 (Eleven Thousand Dollars
and No Cents), which shall be payable to the Department of Business and
Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, 1940 North Monroe Street,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750 within 30 calendar days of the effective date of
this order, which is the date of filing with the Agency Clerk;
4.
Respondent's Talent Agency License No. TA0000618 is
permanently REVOKED; and
5.
Should Respondent fail to timely comply with full payment of the
restitution and fine ordered, the Department shall pursue judicial sanctions as
provided in sections 468.413(2) and 468.413(4), Florida Statutes.
DONE and ORDERED in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, this 2 7 ?
day ofA 2003.
2002-01767
2002-00807
2000-03275
2002-01766
2000-09392
Department of Business and Professional Regulation v.
2002-01194
2002-00920
2002-00952
2000-01741
2002-01205
2001-03661
2002-00503
2002-00041
2002-01510
2002-00019
Chang. Cer
DIANE CARR, SECRETARY
Department of Business and
Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750
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Model 2000, Inc., DOAH Cases Nos. 02-2982 through 02-2996
NOTICE OF RIGHT OF APPEAL
THIS FINAL ORDER CONSTITUTES FINAL AGENCY ACTION AND MAY BE
APPEALED BY ANY PARTY SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECTED BY THIS FINAL
ORDER PURSUANT TO SECTION 120.68, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND RULE
9.110, FLORIDA RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE, BY FILING A NOTICE
OF APPEAL CONFORMING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 9.110(d),
FLORIDA RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE, BOTH WITH THE
APPROPRIATE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL, ACCOMPANIED BY THE
APPROPRIATE FILING FEE, AND WITH THE AGENCY CLERK, DEPARTMENT
OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, AT 1940 NORTH
MONROE STREET, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-1007 WITHIN THIRTY
(30) DAYS OF THE RENDITION OF THIS ORDER.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has
been furnished by U.S. Certified Mail to Nancy Sniffen, President, Model 2000,
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Inc., 4852 West Gandy Bivd., Tampa, Florida 33611, this day of
May » 2008, re } . / W -
ff" SARAH WACHMAN, Agency Clerk
Copies furnished to:
Division of Administrative Hearings
Gail Scott-Hill, Esq., Office of the General Counsel
Charles Tunnicliff, Esq., Office of the General Counsel
Julie Malone, Executive Director
Department of Business and Professional Regulation v. Page 5 of 5
Model 2000, Inc., DOAH Cases Nos. 02-2982 through 02-2996
Docket for Case No: 02-002987
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Feb. 15, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Exceptions to Recommended Order filed. |
Jun. 02, 2003 |
Final Order filed.
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Jan. 27, 2003 |
Suggestion of the Pendency of Bankruptcy Proceedings filed by H. Muslin.
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Jan. 10, 2003 |
Recommended Order issued (hearing held October 23-24, 2002) CASE CLOSED.
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Jan. 10, 2003 |
Recommended Order cover letter identifying hearing record referred to the Agency sent out.
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Jan. 03, 2003 |
Addendum to Petitioner`s Recommended Order (filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 17, 2002 |
Notice of Scrivener`s Error (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Dec. 10, 2002 |
Respondent`s Proposed Final Order filed.
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Nov. 27, 2002 |
Order issued. (Petitioner`s motion for extension of time is granted, the proposed recommended orders shall be filed on or beford December 20, 2002)
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Nov. 26, 2002 |
Motion for Extension of Time (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Nov. 18, 2002 |
Deposition (of Nelita Parris) filed.
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Nov. 18, 2002 |
Transcript of Proceedings filed. |
Nov. 13, 2002 |
Order issued. (Petitioner`s motion for extension of time is granted, the transcript of the final hearing held on October 23, 2002, and the transcript of the deposition taken on November 8, 2002, shall be filed on or before November 25, 2002)
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Nov. 12, 2002 |
Motion for Extension of Time (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Oct. 29, 2002 |
Notice of Taking Deposition, N. Parris, B. Evans (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Oct. 23, 2002 |
CASE STATUS: Hearing Held; see case file for applicable time frames. |
Oct. 16, 2002 |
Order issued. (ordered that William J. Cook, Esquire, and Baker, Rodems & Cook, P.A., attorney of record for Respondent, Model 2000, Inc., may withdraw appearance and is relieved of further responsibility in this cause)
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Oct. 16, 2002 |
Notice of Filing (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Oct. 16, 2002 |
Notice of Filing (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Oct. 15, 2002 |
Notice of Reliance on Similar Fact Evidence (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 15, 2002 |
Letter to W. Cook from C. Tunnicliff enclosing new telephone number for telephonic hearing (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 15, 2002 |
Motion to Withdraw (filed W. Cook via facsimile).
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Oct. 14, 2002 |
Petitioner`s Motion in Limine (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 14, 2002 |
Motion to Compel Discovery (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Oct. 11, 2002 |
Notice of Telephonic Motion Hearing issued. (telephonic hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard)
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Oct. 10, 2002 |
Petitioner`s Exhibit List (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 10, 2002 |
Petitioner`s Witness List (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 10, 2002 |
Notice of Taking Deposition, C. West (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 10, 2002 |
Motion to Compel Discovery (filed by Petitioner via facsimile)
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Oct. 10, 2002 |
Notice of Additional Appearance (filed by C. Tunnicliff via facsimile).
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Sep. 06, 2002 |
Notice of Filing (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Sep. 05, 2002 |
Amended Notice of Hearing issued. (hearing set for October 23 through 25, 2002; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL, amended as to time).
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Aug. 30, 2002 |
Notice of Filing (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Aug. 26, 2002 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for October 23 through 25, 2002; 9:30 a.m.; Tampa, FL).
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Aug. 23, 2002 |
Letter to Judge Buckine from W. Cook requesting hearing dates (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 23, 2002 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Aug. 23, 2002 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for September 18 through 20, 2002; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL).
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Aug. 05, 2002 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by Peititoner via facsimile).
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Aug. 05, 2002 |
Response to Initial Order (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jul. 31, 2002 |
Order of Consolidation issued. (consolidated cases are: 02-002982, 02-002983, 02-002984, 02-002985, 02-002986, 02-002987, 02-002988, 02-002989, 02-002990, 02-002991, 02-002992, 02-002993, 02-002994, 02-002995, 02-002996)
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Jul. 29, 2002 |
Agency referral filed. |
Jul. 29, 2002 |
Amended Administrative Complaint filed. |
Jul. 29, 2002 |
Election of Rights filed. |
Jul. 29, 2002 |
Agency referral filed. |
Jul. 29, 2002 |
Initial Order issued.
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Jul. 29, 2002 |
Amended Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jul. 29, 2002 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Jul. 29, 2002 |
Agency referral filed.
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Orders for Case No: 02-002987
Issue Date |
Document |
Summary |
May 27, 2003 |
Agency Final Order
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Jan. 10, 2003 |
Recommended Order
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Talent agency solicited business for models. Once public came in, promises were made: payment for photographs required as condition of engagement of services.
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