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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF MEDICINE vs JAMES D. GODWIN, III, M.D., 08-001635PL (2008)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 08-001635PL Visitors: 35
Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF MEDICINE
Respondent: JAMES D. GODWIN, III, M.D.
Judges: CHARLES C. ADAMS
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Apr. 04, 2008
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.

Latest Update: Nov. 15, 2024
Apr 4 2008 14:10 Apr 4 2008 13:09 P. O04 _ STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PETITIONER, | Vv. CASE NO.: 2006-16241 JAMES D, GODWIN, III, M.D., | RESPONDENT. | | | ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT COMES NOW, Petitioner, Department of Health, by and through its undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint before the ~ Board of Medicine against the Respondent, James D. Godwin, Il, M.D., and in support thereof alleges: | 1. Petitioner is the state department charged with regulating the practice of medicine pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statutes; Chapter 456, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 458, Florida Statutes. 2, At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent was 4 licensed physician within the State of Florida, having been issued license number ME 35804. JAPSU\Medical\christopher dorres\cases\Godwin-06-16241\AC-(q) Godwin.dac Apr 4 2008 14:10 Apr 4 2008 13:10 P.O5 @ @ 3. Respondent's address of record is 610 Timbers Crossing, Lynn Haven, Florida 32444, : 4, On or about April 24, 2006, a citation final order in case number 2006-00622 was filed against Respondent. The final order required Respondent to pay a fine of eight hundred dollars ($800.00) and costs of eighty-nine dollars ($89.00) within thirty (30) days of the imposition of the final order. , 9. AS of November 16, 2007, the Respondent had not paid the fine of eight hundred dollars ($800.00) and costs of eighty-hine dollars ($89.00), as required by citation final order number 2006-00622. 6. Section 456.072(1)(q), Florida Statutes (2005), provides grounds for disciplinary action by the Board of Medicine for violating a lawful order of the board or department or failing to comply with a lawfully issued subpoena of the department. | 7. Respondent did not comply with the conditions set forth in citation final order number 2006-00622 filed on or about April 24, 2006, 8. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has Violated Section 456.072(1)(q), Florida Statutes (2005), by violating a lawful order of the Board of Medicine. 3:\PSU\Madical\christopher torres\cases\Godwin-06-16241\AC-(q) Godwin.doc 2 Apr 4 2008 14:10 Apr 4 2008 13:10 P. O06 WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board of Medicine enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties: permanent revocation or suspension of Respondent's license, restriction of practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand, placement of the Respondent on probation, corrective action, refund of fees billed or collected, remedial education and/or any other rele that the Board deems appropriate. : Signed this _-+ __ day of DECE WEEE | , 2007. Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D., M.P.H. State Surgeon General ke C, Torres ee EPO CER er, Assistant General Counsel CLERK: | Moy ‘O7) DOH Prosecution Services Unit DATE 2-21-07) | 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265 Florida Bar # 047209 (850) 245-4640 x8187 (850) 245-4681 Fax CCT/tgc PCP; December 21, 2007 I | PCP Members: El-Bahri & Winchester DOH v. JAMES D. GODWIN, III, M.D, DOH CASE NUMBER 2006-16241 J:\PSU\Medical\christopher torres\cases\Gadwin-06-16241\AC-(q) Godwin.doc 3 Apr 4 2008 14:10 Apr 4 2008 13:10 P.O? DOH v. JAMES D. GODWIN, III, M.D. DOH CASE NUMBER 2006-16241 NOTICE OF RIGHTS Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be conducted in accordance with Section 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative, to present evidence and argument, to call and cross-examine witnesses and to have subpoena and subpoena duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if a hearing is requested. NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COST: S Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred costs related to the investigation and prosecution of this matter. Pursuant to Section 456.0172(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of a disciplinary matter, which may include attorney hours and costs, on the Respondent in addition any other discipline imposed, J:APSU\Medical\christopher torres\cases\Godwin-06-16241\AC-(q) Godwin.doc

Docket for Case No: 08-001635PL
Issue Date Proceedings
Jun. 10, 2008 Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
Jun. 10, 2008 Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
Jun. 04, 2008 Notice of Filing Petitioner`s Witness List filed.
Jun. 04, 2008 Notice of Filing Petitioner`s Witness List filed.
Apr. 15, 2008 Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
Apr. 15, 2008 Notice of Hearing (hearing set for June 11, 2008; 10:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
Apr. 14, 2008 Notice of Serving Petitioner`s First Request for Admissions, Interrogatories, and Request for Production of Documents filed.
Apr. 11, 2008 Unilateral Response to Initial Order filed.
Apr. 04, 2008 Election of Rights filed.
Apr. 04, 2008 Administrative Complaint filed.
Apr. 04, 2008 Notice of Appearance (filed by C. Torres).
Apr. 04, 2008 Agency referral filed.
Apr. 04, 2008 Initial Order.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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