Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Respondent: LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE
Judges: HARRY L. HOOPER
Agency: Department of Financial Services
Locations: Jacksonville, Florida
Filed: Nov. 03, 2006
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, April 3, 2007.
Latest Update: Mar. 01, 2025
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FLORIDA _
DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCIAL SERVICES FILE
TOM GALLAGHER AUG 3 2006
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Booketed by OQ
IN THE MATTER OF:
CASE NO.: 84529-06-AG
LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
TO: LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE
10970 Lem Turner Road, Apt. 1410
Jacksonville, Florida 32218
LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE
c/o Nirect General Insurance Agency
8028 T.em Turner Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32208
You, LEKEISHA CIIAVON PAIGE, are hereby notified that the Chief Financial Officer
of the State of Florida has caused to be made an investigation of your activities while licensed as
an insurance agent in this state and as a result of which it is alleged:
GENERAL ALLEGATIONS
1. Pursuant to Chapter 626, Florida Statutes, you, LEKEISHA CHAVON PAITGE,
currently are licensed in this state as a life including variable annuity (2-14) and general lines
(2-20) agent. At all times relevant to the dates and occurrences referenced herein you,
LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE, were licensed as a customer representative (4-40). Your license
identification number is 1132740.
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2. Pursuant to Chapter 626, Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Financial
Services (hereinafter referred to as the “Department”) has jurisdiction over your licenses and
appointments,
3, Atall times relevant to the dates and occurrences referenced hercin you,
LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE, were employed or affiliated with Direct General Insurance
Agency, Inc,, a Tennessee corporation, doing business in Florida as Florida No Fault.
COUNT I
4. The above Gencral Allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
5, On or about April 15, 2005, you, LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE, sold Marvin
Wilson a ‘Lravel Protection Plan without his informed consent.
IT 18 THEREFORE CHARGED that you, LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE, have violated
or are accountable under one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code,
which constitutes grounds for the suspension or revocation of your licenses as an insurance agent
in this siate:
(a) No person shall transact insurance in this state, or relative to a subject of
insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this state, without complying with the
applicable provisions of this code, [Section 624.11(1), Florida Statutes].
(b) =‘ If the license or appointment is willfully used, or to be used, to circumvent any of
the requirements or prohibitions of this code. [Section 626.61 1(4), I'lorida Statutes].
(¢) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to engage in the business of
insurance, |Section 626.611(7), Florida Statutes].
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(d) Fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under the license or
appointment. [Section 626.61 1(9), Florida Statutes].
(e) Willful failure to comply with, or willful violation of, any proper order or rule of
the department, commission, or office or willful violation of any provision of this code. [Section
626.611(13), Florida Statutes].
(H Violation of any provision of this code or of any other law applicable to the
business of insurance in the course of dealing under the license or appointment. [Section
626.621(2), Florida Statutes].
(g) Violation of any lawful order or rule of the department, commission, or office.
[Section 626.621 (3), Tlorida Statutes].
(h) — In the conduct of business under the license or appointment, engaging in unfair
methods of competition or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as prohibited under part IX of
this chapter, or having otherwise shown himself or herself to be a source of injury or loss to the
public or detrimenial to the public interest. [Section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes].
(i) No person shall engage in this state in any trade practice which is defined in this
part as, or determined pursuant to s. 626.951 or s. 626.9561 to be, an unfair method of
competition or an unfair or deceptive act or practice involving the business of insurance.
[Section 626,9521(1), Florida Statutes].
a) Representing to the applicant that a specific ancillary coverage or product is
required by law in conjunction with the purchase of insurance when such coverage or product is
not required. [Section 626.9541(1)(7)1., Florida Statutes].
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(k) Representing to the applicant that a specific ancillary coverage or product is
included in the policy applied for without an additional charge when such charge is required.
[Section 626.9541(1)(z)2., Florida Statutes]
re) Charging an applicant for a specific ancillary coverage or product, in addition to
the cost of the insurance coverage applied for, without the informed consent of the applicant.
[Section 626.9541 (1)(z)3., Florida Statutes].
COUNT II
6, The above General Allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
7. On or about May 2, 2005, you, LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE, sold Angela
Nicholas a Travel Protection Plan without her informed consent.
IT [8 THEREFORE CHARGED that you, LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE, have violated
or are accountable under one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code,
which constitutes grounds for the suspension or revocation of your licenses:as an insurance agent
in this state:
(a) Sections 624,.11(1), 626.61 1(4), 626.61 1(7), 626.61 1(9), 626.611(13), 626.621(2),
626.621(3), 626.621(6), 626,9521(1), 626.9541(1)(2)1., 626.9541 (1)(z)2., and 626.9541(1)(z)3.,
Florida Statutes, which are more fully set forth in Count | above and fully incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNT UI
8. ‘The above General Allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
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9. On or about May 2, 2005, you, LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE, sold Angela
Nicholas an Accident Medical Protection Plan without her informed consent,
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE, have violated
or are accountable under one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code,
which constitutes grounds for the suspension or revocation of your licenses as an insurance agent
in this slate:
(a) Sections 624.11(1), 626.611(4), 626.611(7), 626.61 1(9), 626,611(13), 626.621 (2),
626.621(3), 626.621 (6), 626.9521(1), 626.9541 (1)(z)1., 626.9541(1)(7)2., and 626.9541(1\(z)3.,
Florida Statutes, which are more fully set forth in Count T above and fully incorporated herein by
reference.
WITERETORE, you, LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE, are hercby notified that the Chief
Financial Officer intends to enter an Order suspending or revoking your licenses and
appointments as an insurance agent, or to impose such penalties as may be provided under the
provisions of Sections 624.15, 626.611, 626.621, 626.681, 626.691, and 626.9521, Florida
Statutes, and under the other referenced sections of the Florida Statutes as set out in this
Administrative Complaint and under the provisions of Rule 69B-231, Florida Administrative
Code. You are further notified that any order entered in this case revoking or suspending any
license or eligibility for licensure held by you shall also apply to all other licenses and eligibility
held by you under the Florida Insurance Code.
You have the right to request'a proceeding to contest this action by the Department
pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and Rule 28-107, Florida
Administrative Code. The proceeding request must be in writing, signed by you, and must be
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filed with the Department within twenty-one (21) days of your receipt of this notice. Completion
of the attached Election of Proceeding form and/or a petition for administrative hearing will
suffice as a written request. The request must be filed with the General Counsel as acting
Agency Clerk, at the Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East
Gaines Strect, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333. Your written response must be received by the
Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on the twenty-first day after your receipt of this notice,
Mailing the response on the twenty-first day will not preserve your right to a hearing.
YOUR FAILURE TO RESPOND IN WRITING WITHIN
TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF TUS
NOTICE WILL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF YOUR RIGHT
TO REQUEST A PROCEEDING ON THE MATTERS
ALLEGED HEREIN AND AN ORDER OF REVOCATION
WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
If you request a proceeding, you must provide information that complies with the
requirements of Rule 28-107.004, Florida Administrative Code. As noted above, completion of
the attached Election of Proceeding form conforms to these requirements. Specifically, your
response must contain:
(a) The name and address of the party making the request, for purpose of service;
(b) A Statement that the party is requesting a hearing involving disputed issues of
material fact, or a hearing not involving disputed issues of material fact: and,
(c) A reference to the notice, order to show cause, administrative complaint, or other
communication that the party has received from the agency.
Ifa hearing of any type is requested, you have the right to be represented by counsel or
other qualitied representative at your expense, to present evidence and argutnent, to call and
cross-cxamine witnesses, and to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of
documents by subpoena.
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Ifa proceeding is requested and there is no dispute of material fact, the provisions of
Section 120,57(2), Florida Statutes, apply. In this regard, you may submit oral or written
evidence in opposition to the action taken by the Department or a written statement challenging
the grounds upon which the Department has relied. While a hearing is normally not required in
the absence of'a dispute of fact, if you feel that a hearing is necessary, one will be conducted in
Tallahassee, Florida, or by telephonic conference call upon your request.
Towever, if you dispute material facts which are the basis for the Department's action,
you must request an adversarial proceeding pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57(1), Florida
Statutes. These proceedings arc held before a State administrative law judge of the Division of
Administrative Hearings. Unless the majority of witnesses are located elsewhere, the
Department will request that the hearing be conducted in Tallahassee, Florida.
Failure to follow the procedure outlined with regard to your response to this notice may
result in the request being denied. All prior oral communication or correspondence in this matter
shall be considered freeform agency action, and no such oral communication or correspondence
shall operate as a valid request for an administrative proceeding. Any request for an
administrative proceeding received prior to the date of this notice shall be deomed abandoned
unless timely renewed in compliance with the guidelines as set out above,
Mediation of this matter pursuant to Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available.
No Department attorney will discuss this matter with you until the response has been received by
the Department of Financial Services.
DATED and SIGNED this ‘al day wld i
KAREN CHANDLER
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ADMINISTRATIVE
COMPLAINT and the following ELECTION OF PROCEEDING has been furnished to:
LEKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE
10970 Lem Turner Road, Apt. 1410
Jacksonville, Florida 32218
LERKEISHA CHAVON PAIGE
c/o Direct General Insurance Agency
8028 Lem Tumer Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32208
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by Cottified Mail tui Spal cay of A_}, 2006.
Greg S.
Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Legal Services
200 East Gaines St.
612 Larson Building
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333
(850) 413-4180
Florida Bar Number 131369
Docket for Case No: 06-004286PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Apr. 03, 2007 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Apr. 02, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction and Close File filed.
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Apr. 02, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Notice of Filing of Exhibits filed.
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Apr. 02, 2007 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by M. Rothschild).
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Mar. 28, 2007 |
Pre-hearing Stipulation filed.
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Mar. 21, 2007 |
Notice of Taking Deposition filed.
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Mar. 02, 2007 |
Order Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for April 4, 2007; 9:30 a.m.; Jacksonville and Tallahassee, FL).
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Feb. 12, 2007 |
Joint Motion to Reschedule Hearing filed.
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Feb. 02, 2007 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for April 16, 2007; 10:00 a.m.; Jacksonville, FL).
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Feb. 01, 2007 |
Joint Motion for Continuance filed.
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Jan. 04, 2007 |
Order (Motion to Amend Administrative Complaint is granted).
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Jan. 04, 2007 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for February 16, 2007; 10:00 a.m.; Jacksonville, FL).
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Dec. 29, 2006 |
Joint Motion for Continuance filed.
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Dec. 22, 2006 |
Motion to Amend Administrative Complaint filed.
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Dec. 20, 2006 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (A. Nicholas) filed.
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Dec. 20, 2006 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (of M. Wilson) filed.
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Dec. 08, 2006 |
Petitioner`s Notice of Method of Recording Testimony at Final Hearing filed.
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Dec. 05, 2006 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (of A. Nicholas) filed.
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Dec. 05, 2006 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (of M. Wilson) filed.
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Dec. 01, 2006 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum of Non-party filed.
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Dec. 01, 2006 |
Notice of Taking Deposition filed.
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Nov. 30, 2006 |
Notice of Taking Deposition filed.
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Nov. 30, 2006 |
Notice of Taking Deposition filed.
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Nov. 30, 2006 |
Notice of Service of Subpoena Duces Tecum on Non-Party filed.
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Nov. 16, 2006 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Nov. 16, 2006 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for January 12, 2007; 10:00 a.m.; Jacksonville, FL).
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Nov. 08, 2006 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Nov. 03, 2006 |
Initial Order.
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Nov. 03, 2006 |
Petition for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Nov. 03, 2006 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Nov. 03, 2006 |
Agency referral filed.
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