Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC
Respondent: WILLIAM ALDEN HALL, D.C.
Judges: LISA SHEARER NELSON
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Ormond Beach, Florida
Filed: Apr. 28, 2014
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, May 8, 2014.
Latest Update: Nov. 15, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
PETITIONER,
We CASE NO. 2013-05267
WILLIAM ALDEN HALL D.C.,
RESPONDENT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The Petitioner, the Department of Health, by and through the
undersigned counsel, files this Administrative Complaint against the
Respondent, William Alden Hall, D.C., and in support thereof alleges:
1. The Petitioner is the state department charged with regulating
the practice of chiropractic medicine pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida
Statutes; Chapter 456, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 460, Florida Statutes.
2. The Respondent is licensed to practice chiropractic medicine in .
the State of Florida under license number CH 6817, having been first
issued a license on or about July 19, 1994.
3. The Respondent's address of record is 1089 West Granada
Blvd., Suite 3, Ormond Beach, Florida, 32174.
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4. On or about January 25, 2013, the Respondent signed a Plea
Agreement agreeing to enter a plea of guilty to Count One of the
Information, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering in violation of 18
U.S.C. Section 1956(a)(1)(A), and 1956(a)(1)(B)(i), and (h), in Criminal
Docket Case Number 2:13-cr-00013-UA-DNF-1, United States District
Court, Middle District of Florida (Ft. Myers).
5S. On or about February 14, 2013, Respondent pled guilty to
Count One of the Information, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering in
violation of 18 U.S.C. Section 1956(a)(1)(A), and 1956(a)(1)(B)(i), and (h),
in Criminal Docket Case Number 2:13-ct-00013-UA-DNF-1, United States
District Court, Middle District of Florida (Ft. Myers),
6. On or about February 14, 2013, the Court adjudicated the
Respondent guilty of one count of Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
in violation of 18 U.S.C. Section 1956(a)(1)(A), and 1956(a)(1)(B)(i), and
(hy, in Criminal Docket Case Number 2:13-cr-00013-UA-DNF-1, United
States District Court, Middle District of Florida (Ft. Myers).
7. The Respondent failed to report his February 14, 2013, guilty
plea, and adjudication of guilty, to the Board of Chiropractic Medicine, in
writing, within 30 days of the entering of his guilty plea, and being
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adjudicated guilty of Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering in violation
of 18 U.S.C. Section 1956(a)(1)(A), and 1956(a)(1)(B)(i), and (h), in
Criminal Docket Case Number 2:13-cr-00013-UA-DNF-1, United States
District Court, Middle District of Florida (Ft. Myers).
COUNT I — BEING CONVICTED, OR FOUND GUILTY, REGARDLESS
OF AJUDICATION, OF A CRIME RELATED TO PRACTICE -
460.413(1)(C)
8. The Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1)
through six (6), as if fully stated herein.
9. Section 460.413(1)(0), Florida Statutes (2012), subjects a |
licensee to discipline for being convicted or found guilty, regardless of
adjudication, of a crime in any jurisdiction which directly relates to the
practice of chiropractic medicine or to the ability to- practice chiropractic
medicine.
10. The Respondent was convicted, and found guilty, of a crime
. directly related to the practice of, or the ability to practice, chiropractic
medicine on February 14, 2013, when he entered a plea of guilty, and was
adjudicated guilty by the court, of one count of Conspiracy to Commit
Money Laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. Section 1956(a)(1)(A), and
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1956(a)(1)(B)(i), and (h), in Criminal Docket Case Number 2:13-cr-00013-
UA-DNF-1, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida (Ft.
Myers).
11. Based on the foregoing, the Respondent violated Section
460.413(1)(0), Florida Statutes (2012), by being convicted or found guilty,
— regardless of adjudication, of a crime in any jurisdiction which directly
relates to the practice of chiropractic medicine or to the ability to practice
chiropractic medicine. | |
COUNT IT — PLEADING GUILTY, AND BEING FOUND GUILTY,
REGARDLESS OF ADJUDICATION, TO A CRIME RELATED TO
PRACTICE — 457.072(1)(C) :
12. The Petitioner’ re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1)
through six (6), as if fully stated herein. .
43, Section 456.072(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2012), provides that a.
licensee is subject to discipline for being convicted or found guilty of, or
entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, regardless of adjudication, to
a crime in any jurisdiction which relates to the practice of, or the ability to
practice, a licensee's profession,
14. The Respondent pled guilty to a crime related to the practice
of, or ability to practice, chiropractic medicine on February 14, 2013, when
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he entered a plea of guilty, to one count of Conspiracy to Commit Money
Laundering: in violation of i8 U,S.C. Section 1956(a)(1)(A), and
1956(a)(1)(B)(i), and (h), in Criminal Docket Case Number 2:13-cr-00013-
UA-DNF-1, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida (Ft.
Myers).
15. The Respondent was found guilty of a crime related to the
practice of, or ability to practice, chiropractic medicine on February 14,
2013, when the Court found him guilty of one count of Conspiracy to
Commit Money Laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. Section 1956(a)(1)(A),
and 1956(a)(1)(B)(i), and (h), in Criminal Docket Case Number 2:13-cr-
00013-UA-DNF-1, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida (Ft.
Myers). |
16. Based on the foregoing, the Respondent violated Section
456.072(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2012), by pleading guilty to, and being
found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which
relates to the practice of chiropractic medicine or to the ability to practice
chiropractic medicine,
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COUNT II — FAILING TO REPORT TO THE BOARD BEING
CONVICTED, OR FOUND GUILTY OF A CRIME — 456,072(1)(X)
17. The Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1)
through seven (7), as if fully stated herein.
18. Section 456.072(1)(x), Florida Statutes (2012), provides that a
licensee is subject to discipline for failing to report to the board, or the
department if there is no board, in writing within thirty (30) days after the
licensee has been convicted or found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo
contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction.
19. The Respondent failed to report to the Board, in writing, within
30 days, of February 14, 2013, when he entered a plea of guilty to one
count of Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C.
Section 1956(a)(1)(A), and 1956(a)(1)(B)(i), and (h), in Criminal Docket
Case Number 2:13-cr-00013-UA-DNF-1, United States District Court, Middle
District of Florida (Ft. Myers).
20. The Respondent failed to report to the Board, in writing, within
30 days, of February 14, 2013, when he was adjudicated guilty of one
count of Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C.
Section 1956(a)(1)(A), and -1956(a)(1)(B)(i), and (h), in Criminal Docket
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Case Number 2:13-cr-00013-UA-DNF-1, United States District Court, Middle
District of Florida (Ft. Myers). |
21. Based on the foregoing, the Respondent violated Section
456.072(1)(x), Florida Statutes (2012), when he failed to’ report to the
Board, in writing, within 30 days, his guilty plea to, and adjudication of
guilt to, one count of Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering in violation
of 18 U.S.C. Section 1956(a)(1)(A), and 1956(a)(1)(B)(i), and (h), in
Criminal Docket Case Number 2:13-cr-00013-UA-DNE-1, United States
District Court, Middle District of Florida (Ft. Myers).
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board
enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties: permanent
revocation or suspension of the 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 relief that the
Board deems appropriate.
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HA
SIGNED this /.3 _ day of Ober 2013.
John H. Armstrong, MD, FACS
Surgeon General and Secretary
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Tari Rossitto-Van Winkle, R.N., J.D.
Assistant General Counsel
Florida Bar #06139908
Florida Department of Health
Office of the General Counsel
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1701
Telephone (850) 245-4444 ext. 8139
Facsimile: (850) 245-4681
tari.rossitto-vanwinkle@flhealth.goy
FILED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPUTY CLERK
CLERK Angel Sanders
pate OCT 1 5 2013
PCP: October 10, 2013
PCP Members: Kevin Fogarty, D.C., & Wayne Wolfson, D.C.
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NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request or petition for a formal
administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. Respondent has
the right to be represented by counsel or other qualified
representative, to call and cross-examine witnesses and to have
subpoena and subpoena duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if
a formal administrative hearing is requested. Administrative
hearings are governed by Rule 28-106, Florida Administrative
Code,
A request or petition for an formal administrative hearing must be
in writing and must be received by the Department within twenty-
one (21) days from the day you received this Administrative
Complaint. A request or petition for a hearing must be in
conformance with Chapter 28-106.2015(5), Florida Administrative
Code and must be sent to the Department at the following
address:
Department of Health
Prosecution Services Unit
Attention: Tari Rossitto-Van Winkle, R.N., 1 D.
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1701
Mediation is not available as an alternative remedy.
If your request or petition for a formal administrative hearing is
not received by the Department within twenty-one (21) days from
your receipt of this Administrative Complaint, that failure will
constitute a waiver of your right to a formal administrative
hearing, and the Administrative Complaint will be incorporated in —
the final order of the Board.
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NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred costs
related to the investigation and prosecution of this matter,
Pursuant to Section 456.072(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 to any other discipline imposed.
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Docket for Case No: 14-001930PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 16, 2014 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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May 13, 2014 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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May 08, 2014 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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May 08, 2014 |
(Petitioner's) Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed. |
May 06, 2014 |
Order Granting Extension of Time.
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May 05, 2014 |
Motion for an Additional Ten (10) Days to Response to Initial Order or File Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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May 05, 2014 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Apr. 28, 2014 |
Initial Order.
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Apr. 28, 2014 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Apr. 28, 2014 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Apr. 28, 2014 |
Agency referral filed.
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