Judges: LINDA M. RIGOT
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Latest Update: Dec. 10, 1984
Summary: Petitioner failed to carry her burden of proof at the hearing to show she was entitled to low income energy assistance.
84-2680STATE OF FLORIDA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
ROSE MARTON, )
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Petitioner, )
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vs. ) CASE NO. 84-2680L
) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ) REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, )
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Respondent. )
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RECOMMENDED ORDER
Pursuant to notice, this cause came on for hearing before Linda M. Rigot, the assigned Hearing Officer of the Division of Administrative Hearings, on August 31, 1984, in Miami, Florida.
Petitioner Rose Marton requested a hearing due to the denial of her application for benefits pursuant to the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. The issue for determination is whether Petitioner's application for benefits should be approved.
APPEARANCES
For Petitioner: Ms. Rose Marton c/o
7727 Dickens Avenue, Number 7 Miami Beach, Florida 33141
For Respondent: Leonard Helfand, Esquire
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
401 Northwest Second Avenue Miami, Florida 33128
Although the Petitioner was properly noticed of the hearing as required by the applicable statutes and rules, she presented no evidence in support of her application for benefits. Accordingly, Petitioner has failed to carry her burden of proof to affirmatively demonstrate that she is eligible for benefits.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon Petitioner's failure to appear, it is,
RECOMMENDED that a default be entered against the Petitioner and a Final Order be issued denying Petitioner's application for Low Income Energy Assistance Program benefits.
DONE and RECOMMENDED this 10th day of September, 1984, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.
LINDA M. RIGOT, Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building
2009 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(904) 488-9675
Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 10th day of September, 1984.
COPIES FURNISHED:
Ms. Rose Marton
c/o 7727 Dickens Avenue, Number 7 Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Leonard Helfand, Esquire Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
401 NW Second Avenue Miami, Florida 33128
Mr. David Pingree, Secretary 1323 Winewood Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Docket for Case No: 84-002680
Orders for Case No: 84-002680
| Issue Date |
Document |
Summary |
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Dec. 06, 1984 |
Agency Final Order
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Sep. 10, 1984 |
Recommended Order
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Petitioner failed to carry her burden of proof at the hearing to show she was entitled to low income energy assistance.
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