Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Respondent: CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND
Judges: LISA SHEARER NELSON
Agency: Department of Financial Services
Locations: Jacksonville, Florida
Filed: Jul. 06, 2009
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, August 12, 2009.
Latest Update: Feb. 22, 2025
DEBISIFE
FILED
REPRESENTING
ALEX SINK JUN 04.2009
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
STATE OF FLORIDA
Docketed by to
CASE NO.: 103784-09-AG
IN THE MATTER OF:
CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND
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TO: CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND
Premier Title Group, Inc.
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Jacksonville, FL 32207-2035
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CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND
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Jacksonville, FL 32220
You, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, license I.D. #4256444, 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 asa title insurance (4-10) agent in this state, as a result of which it
is alleged:
GENERAL ALLEGATIONS
MENDRAL Os
1. Pursuant to Chapter 626, Florida Statutes, you, CYNTHIA DARLENE
STRICKLAND, are currently licensed in this state as a title insurance agent.
2. At all times pertinent to the dates and occurrences referred to herein, you,
CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, were licensed in this state as a title insurance agent.
3. Pursuant to Chapter 626, Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Financial
Services has jurisdiction over your insurance license and appointments.
COUNT I
4. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
5. On or about January 21, 2005, you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, as a
licensed title insurance agent, working by, through, and with Premier Title Group, Inc., a
licensed title insurance agency, conducted a real estate closing involving Dustin S. Kuers as
buyer/borrower and Joy R. Waters, as seller, as reflected in your file number 29809. Your file
and the HUD-1 settlement statement prepared by you reflected: assignment fees paid to Jennifer
Taylor and Anthony Shaw in the total amount of $16,125.93, without any records to substantiate
such disbursements; improper fees charged to the consumer involving title insurance, courier
fees, wire fees and recording fees; and no record of receipt by you of the earnest money deposit
in the sum of $12,897.82:
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, have
violated or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and
Rules of the Department of Financial Services which constitute grounds for the suspension or
revocation of your licenses and appointments:
(a) The title insurance agents shall maintain separate records of all receipts
and disbursements of escrow, settlement, or closing funds. [Section 626.8473(5), Florida
Statutes];
(b) Fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.8437(6), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to represent a title insurer
in the issuance of its commitments, binders, policies of title insurance, or guarantees of title.
[Section 626.8437(4), Florida Statutes];
(d) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical
competence to engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section
626.8437(5), Florida Statutes};
(e) The licensee shall keep and make available to the department or office
books, accounts, and records as will enable the department or office to determine whether such
licensee is complying with the provisions of this code. [Section 626.561(2), Florida Statutes];
() Knowingly collecting as a premium or charge for insurance any sum in
excess of or less than the premium or charge applicable to such insurance, in accordance with the
applicable classifications and rates as filed with and approved by the office. [Section
626.9541(1)(0)2., Florida Statutes];
(g) Violation of any provision of this act in the course of dealing under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.844(2), Florida Statutes].
COUNT II
6. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
7. On or about February 24, 2005 you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, as a
licensed title insurance agent, working by, through, and with Premier Title Group, Inc., a
licensed title insurance agency, conducted a real estate closing involving Dustin S. Kuers as
buyer/borrower and Atlantic Investment, Inc., as seller, as reflected in your file number 29947.
Your file and the HUD-1 settlement statement prepared by you reflected: assignment fees paid
to Emesto Jackson in the total amount of $3,000, without any records to substantiate such
disbursement; improper fees charged to the consumer involving title insurance, courier fees, wire
fees and recording fees; and no record of receipt by you of the earnest money deposit in the sum
$11,270.99.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, have
violated or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and
Rules of the Department of Financial Services which constitute grounds for the suspension or
revocation of your licenses and appointments:
(a) The title insurance agents shall maintain separate records of all receipts
and disbursements of escrow, settlement, or closing funds. [Section 626.8473(5), Florida
Statutes];
(b) Fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.8437(6), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to represent a title insurer
in the issuance of its commitments, binders, policies of title insurance, or guarantees of title.
[Section 626.8437(4), Florida Statutes];
(d) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical
competence to engage in the transactions authorized by the. license or appointment. [Section
626.8437(5), Florida Statutes];
(e) The licensee shall keep and make available to the department or office
books, accounts, and records as will enable the department or office to determine whether such
licensee is complying with the provisions of this code. [Section 626.561(2), Florida Statutes];
(fp Knowingly collecting as a premium or charge for insurance any sum in
excess of or less than the premium or charge applicable to such insurance, in accordance with the
applicable classifications and rates as filed with and approved by the office. [Section
626.9541(1)(0)2., Florida Statutes];
(g) Violation of any provision of this act in the course of dealing under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.844(2), Florida Statutes].
COUNT III
8. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
9. On or about March 3, 2005, you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, as a
licensed title insurance agent, working by, through, and with Premier Title Group, Inc., a
licensed title insurance agency, conducted a real estate closing involving Dustin S. Kuers as
buyer/borrower and Atlantic Investments, LLC, as seller, as reflected in your file number 29966.
Your file and the HUD-1 settlement statement prepared by you reflected: assignment fees paid
to Emesto Perez in the total amount of $2,000, without any records to substantiate such
disbursement; improper fees charged to the consumer involving title insurance, courier fees, wire
fees and recording fees; and no record of receipt by you of the earnest money deposit in the sum
of $10,260.39,
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, have
violated or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and
Rules of the Department of Financial Services which constitute grounds for the suspension or
revocation of your licenses and appointments:
(a) The title insurance agents shall maintain separate records of all receipts
and disbursements of escrow, settlement, or closing funds. [Section 626.8473(5), Florida
Statutes];
(b) Fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.8437(6), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to represent a title insurer
in the issuance of its commitments, binders, policies of title insurance, or guarantees of title.
[Section 626.8437(4), Florida Statutes];
(d) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical
competence to engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section
626.8437(5), Florida Statutes]; |
(e) The licensee shall keep and make available to the department or office
books, accounts, and records as will enable the department or office to determine whether such
licensee is complying with the provisions of this code. [Section 626.561(2), Florida Statutes];
(f) Knowingly collecting as a premium or charge for insurance any sum in
excess of or less than the premium or charge applicable to such insurance, in accordance with the
applicable classifications and rates as filed with and approved by the office. [Section
626.9541(1)(0)2., Florida Statutes];
(g) Violation of any provision of this act in the course of dealing under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.844(2), Florida Statutes].
COUNT IV
10. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
11. On or about March 16, 2005, you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, as a
licensed title insurance agent, working by, through, and with Premier Title Group, Inc., a
licensed title insurance agency, conducted a real estate closing involving Dustin S. Kuers as
buyer/borrower and Atlantic Investments, LLC, as seller, as reflected in your file number 30006.
Your file and the HUD-1 settlement statement prepared by you reflected: assignment fees paid
to Emesto Perez and Jennifer Taylor in the total amount of $10,000, without any records to
substantiate such disbursements; excess fees charged to the consumer involving title insurance,
courier fees, wire fees and recording fees; and no record of receipt by you of the earnest money
deposit in the sum of $10,476.56.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, have
violated or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and
Rules of the Department of Financial Services which constitute grounds for the suspension or
revocation of your licenses and appointments:
(a) The title insurance agents shall maintain separate records of all receipts
and disbursements of escrow, settlement, or closing funds. [Section 626.8473(5), Florida
Statutes];
(b) Fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.8437(6), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to represent a title insurer
in the issuance of its commitments, binders, policies of title insurance, or guarantees of title.
[Section 626.8437(4), Florida Statutes];
(d) | Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and _ technical
competence to engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section
626.8437(5), Florida Statutes];
(e) The licensee shall keep and make available to the department or office
books, accounts, and records as will enable the department or office to determine whether such
licensee is complying with the provisions of this code. [Section 626.561(2), Florida Statutes];
(ff) Knowingly collecting as a premium or charge for insurance any sum in
excess of or less than the premium or charge applicable to such insurance, in accordance with the
applicable classifications and rates as filed with and approved by. the office. [Section
626.9541(1)(0)2., Florida Statutes];
(g) Violation of any provision of this act in the course of dealing under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.844(2), Florida Statutes].
COUNT V
12. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
13. On or about March 16, 2005, you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, as a
licensed title insurance agent, working by, through, and with Premier Title Group, Inc., a
licensed title insurance agency, conducted a real estate closing involving Dustin S. Kuers as
buyer/borrower and Jason E. Water, as seller, as reflected in your file number 30013. Your file
and the HUD-1 settlement statement prepared by you reflected: assignment fees paid to Ernesto
Perez and Jennifer Taylor in the total amount of $13,780.82, without any records to substantiate
such disbursements; excess fees charged to the consumer involving title insurance, courier fees,
wire fees and recording fees; and no record of receipt by you of the earnest money deposit in the
sum of $14,725.19.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, have
violated or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and
Rules of the Department of Financial Services which constitute grounds for the suspension or
revocation of your licenses and appointments:
(a) The title insurance agents shall maintain separate records of all receipts
and disbursements of escrow, settlement, or closing funds. [Section 626.8473(5), Florida
Statutes];
(b) Fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.8437(6), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to represent a title insurer
in the issuance of its commitments, binders, policies of title insurance, or guarantees of title.
[Section 626.8437(4), Florida Statutes];
(d) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical
competence to engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section
626.8437(5), Florida Statutes];
(e) The licensee shal! keep and make available to the department or office
books, accounts, and records as will enable the department or office to determine whether such
licensee is complying with the provisions of this code. [Section 626.561(2), Florida Statutes};
ff) Knowingly collecting as a premium or charge for insurance any sum in
excess of or less than the premium or charge applicable to such insurance, in accordance with the
applicable classifications and rates as filed with and approved by the office. [Section
626.9541(1)(0)2., Florida Statutes}; |
(g) _ Violation of any provision of this act in the course of dealing under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.844(2), Florida Statutes].
COUNT VI
14. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
15. On or about March 3, 2005, you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, as a
licensed title insurance agent, working by, through, and with Premier Title Group, Inc., a
licensed title insurance agency, conducted a real estate closing involving Dustin S. Kuers as
buyer/borrower and Atlantic Investments, LLC, as seller, acting by, and through Tim Delepaz, as
its managing member, as reflected in your file number 30103. Your file and the HUD-1
settlement statement prepared by you reflected: excess fees charged to the consumer involving
title insurance, courier fees, wire fees and recording fees; and an earnest money deposit in the
sum of $8,875.58 paid by Timothy Delepaz and not the buyer.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, have
violated or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and
Rules of the Department of Financial Services which constitute grounds for the suspension or
revocation of your licenses and appointments:
(a) The title insurance agents shall maintain separate records of all receipts
and disbursements of escrow, settlement, or closing funds. [Section 626.8473(5), Florida
Statutes];
(b) Fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.8437(6), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to represent a title insurer
in the issuance of its commitments, binders, policies of title insurance, or guarantees of title.
[Section 626.8437(4), Florida Statutes];
(d) | Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical
competence to engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section
626.8437(5), Florida Statutes];
(e) The licensee shall keep and make available to the department or office
books, accounts, and records as will enable the department or office to determine whether such
licensee is complying with the provisions of this code. [Section 626.561(2), Florida Statutes];
3) Knowingly collecting as a premium or charge for insurance any sum in
excess of or less than the premium or charge applicable to such insurance, in accordance with the
applicable classifications and rates as filed with and approved by the office. [Section
626.9541(1)(0)2., Florida Statutes];
(g) Violation of any provision of this act in the course of dealing under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.844(2), Florida Statutes].
COUNT VII
16. | The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
17. On or about May 2, 2005, you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, as a
licensed title insurance agent, working by, through, and with Premier Title Group, Inc., a
licensed title insurance agency, conducted a real estate closing involving Ernesto Perez as
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buyer/borrower and Atlantic Investments, LLC., as seller, as reflected in your file number 30137.
Your file and the HUD-1 settlement statement prepared by you reflected: assignment fees paid
in the total amount of $9,000 without any records to substantiate such disbursements; excess fees
charged to the consumer involving title insurance, courier fees, wire fees and recording fees; and
no record of receipt by you of the earnest money deposit in the sum of $10,729.37.
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, have
violated or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and
Rules of the Department of Financial Services which constitute grounds for the suspension or
revocation of your licenses and appointments:
(a) The title insurance agents shall maintain separate records of all receipts
and disbursements of escrow, settlement, or closing funds. [Section 626.8473(5), Florida
Statutes];
(b) Fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.8437(6), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to represent a title insurer
in the issuance of its commitments, binders, policies of title insurance, or guarantees of title.
[Section 626.8437(4), Florida Statutes];
(ad) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical
competence to engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section
626.8437(5), Florida Statutes];
(e) The licensee shall keep and make available to the department or office
books, accounts, and records as will enable the department or office to determine whether such
licensee is complying with the provisions of this code. [Section 626.561(2), Florida Statutes];
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( Knowingly collecting as a premium or charge for insurance any sum in
excess of or less than the premium or charge applicable to such insurance, in accordance with the
applicable classifications and rates as filed with and approved by the office. [Section
626.9541(1)(0)2., Florida Statutes];
(g) Violation of any provision of this act in the course of dealing under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.844(2), Florida Statutes].
COUNT VIII
18. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
19. On or about May 20, 2005, you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, as a
licensed title insurance agent, working by, through, and with Premier Title Group, Inc., a
licensed title insurance agency, conducted a real estate closing involving Daniel W. Carter as
buyer/borrower and Octavio J. Angel, as seller, as reflected in your file number 30179. Your file
and the HUD-1 settlement statement prepared by you reflected: assignment foes paid to Troy
Hill and Jennifer Taylor in the total amount of $9,000, without any records to substantiate such
disbursement; improper fees charged to the consumer involving title insurance, courier fees, wire
fees and recording fees; and no record of receipt by you of the earnest money deposit in the sum
of $13,500.00. |
IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, have
violated or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and
Rules of the Department of Financial Services which constitute grounds for the suspension or
revocation of your licenses and appointments:
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(a) The title insurance agents shall maintain separate records of all receipts
and disbursements of escrow, settlement, or closing funds. [Section 626.8473(5), Florida
Statutes];
(b) Fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.8437(6), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to represent a title insurer
in the issuance of its commitments, binders, policies of title insurance, or guarantees of title.
[Section 626.8437(4), Florida Statutes];
(d) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical
competence to engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section
626.8437(5), Florida Statutes];
(e) — The licensee shal! keep and make available to the department or office
books, accounts, and records as will enable the department or office to determine whether such
licensee is complying with the provisions of this code. [Section 626.561(2), Florida Statutes];
. (f) Knowingly collecting as a premium or charge for insurance any sum in
excess of or less than the premium or charge applicable to such insurance, in accordance with the
applicable classifications and rates as filed with and approved by the office. [Section
626.9541(1)(0)2., Florida Statutes];
(g) Violation of any provision of this act in the course of dealing under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.844(2), Florida Statutes].
COUNT IX
20. . The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein
by reference.
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21. On or about October 4, 2006, you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, as a
licensed title insurance agent, working by, through, and with Premier Title Group, Inc., a
licensed title insurance agency, conducted a real estate closing involving Pamela Drummond as
buyer/borrower and Benjamin James, as seller, as reflected in your file number 31594. Your file
and the HUD-1 settlement statement prepared by you reflected: improper fees charged to the
consumer involving title insurance, courier fees, wire fees and recording fees; and no record of
receipt by you of the earnest money deposit in the sum of $22,000.00.
ITIS THEREFORE CHARGED that you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, have
violated or are accountable under the following provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and
Rules of the Department of Financial Services which constitute grounds for the suspension or
revocation of your licenses and appointments:
(a) The title insurance agents shall maintain separate records of all receipts
and disbursements of escrow, settlement, or closing funds. [Section 626.8473(5), Florida
Statutes];
(b) Fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.8437(6), Florida Statutes];
(c) Demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness to represent a title insurer
in the issuance of its commitments, binders, policies of title insurance, or guarantees of title.
[Section 626.8437(4), Florida Statutes];
(d) Demonstrated lack of reasonably adequate knowledge and technical
competence to engage in the transactions authorized by the license or appointment. [Section
626.8437(5), Florida Statutes];
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(e) The licensee shall keep and make available to the department or office
books, accounts, and records as will enable the department or office to determine whether such
licensee is complying with the provisions of this code. [Section 626.561(2), Florida Statutes];
(ff) Knowingly collecting as a premium or charge for insurance any sum in
excess of or less than the premium or charge applicable to such insurance, in accordance with the
applicable classifications and rates as filed with and approved by the office. [Section
626.9541(1)(0)2., Florida Statutes];
(g) Violation of any provision of this act in the course of dealing under the
license or appointment. [Section 626.844(2), Florida Statutes].
WHEREFORE, you, CYNTHIA DARLENE STRICKLAND, are hereby 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 626.8437, 626.844, 626.8443, 626.8457, 626.846, and 626.9521, Florida
Statutes, and under the other referenced Sections of the Florida Statutes as set out in this
Administrative Complaint.
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
You have the right to request a proceeding to contest this action by the Department of
Financial Services ("Department") pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes,
and Rule 28-106, Florida Administrative Code. The proceeding request must be in writing,
. signed by you, and must be 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
Tracey Beal, DFS Agency Clerk, at the Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson
Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390. Your written response must
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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 THIS
NOTICE WILL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF YOUR
RIGHT TO REQUEST A PROCEEDING ON THE
MATTERS ALLEGED HEREIN AND AN ORDER OF
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION WILL BE ENTERED
AGAINST YOU.
If you request a proceeding, you must provide information that complies with the
requirements of Rule 28-106.2015, 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, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any) of the
respondent (for the purpose of requesting a hearing in this matter, you are the "respondent").
(b) The name, address, telephone number, facsimile number of the attorney or
qualified representative of the respondent (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other
papers shall be made.
(c) A statement requesting an administrative hearing identifying those material facts
that are in dispute. If there are none, the petition must so indicate.
(d) A statement of when the respondent received notice of the administrative
complaint.
(e) | A statement including the file number to the administrative complaint.
If a hearing of any type is requested, you have the right to be represented by counsel or
other qualified representative at your expense, to present evidence and argument, to call and
cross-examine witnesses, and to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of
documents by subpoena.
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If a 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.
However, 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 are 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 deemed 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.
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DATED and SIGNED this Sit day of Yd 2009.
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; - TAMMY TEST!
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ADMINISTRATIVE
COMPLAINT and ELECTION OF PROCEEDING has been furnished to: CYNTHIA
DARLENE STRICKLAND, 3886 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207-2035; CYNTHIA
DARLENE STRICKLAND, 1283 Cathy Tripp Lane N, Jacksonville, FL 32220 by Certified
Mail this A day of Teve , 2009.
Dean Andrews
Division of Legal Services
200 East Gaines St.
612 Larson Building
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-033
(850) 413-4242
Florida Bar Number 0001959
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Docket for Case No: 09-003559PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Aug. 12, 2009 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Aug. 10, 2009 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Jul. 22, 2009 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jul. 22, 2009 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for September 17, 2009; 9:30 a.m.; Jacksonville and Tallahassee, FL).
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Jul. 17, 2009 |
Petitioner's Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jul. 15, 2009 |
Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice (of T. Brown) filed.
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Jul. 13, 2009 |
Petitioner's Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jul. 06, 2009 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jul. 06, 2009 |
Election of Proceeding filed.
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Jul. 06, 2009 |
Agency referral filed.
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Jul. 06, 2009 |
Initial Order.
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