STATE OF FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

MANNY ROLON, EEOC Case No. NONE

Petitioner, FCHR Case No.

v. 14-2522

BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS, FCHR Order No. 14-048

Respondent,

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FINAL ORDER DISMISSING PETITIO N FOR RELIE F FROM AN UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT

Preliminary Matters

Petitioner Manny filed a complaint of discrimination pursuant to the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, Sections 760.01 - Florida Statutes (2012), alleging that Respondent Bright House Networks committed an unlawful employment practice on the basis of Petitioner's national origin (Hispanic / Puerto Rico) by terminating Petitioner from employment.

The allegations set forth in the complaint were investigated, and, on April 21,

the Executive Director issued a determination finding that there was no reasonable cause to believe that an unlawful employment practice had occurred.

Petitioner filed a Petition for Relief from an Unlawful Employment Practice, and the case was transmitted to the Division of Administrative Hearings for the conduct of a formal proceeding.

An evidentiary hearing was held by video teleconference at sites in Orlando and Tallahassee, Florida, on July 23, before Administrative Law Judge Linzie F. Bogan.

Judge Bogan issued a Recommended Order of dismissal, dated September 22,

2014.

The Commission panel designated below considered the record of this matter and

determined the action to be taken the Recommended Order.

Findings of Fact

We the Administrative Law Judge's findings of fact to be supported by competent substantial evidence.

We adopt the Administrative Law Judge's findings of fact.

Filed December 10, 2014 8:00 AM Division of Administrative Hearings

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Conclusions of Law

We find the Administrative Law Judge's application of the law to the facts to result in a correct disposition of the matter.

We adopt the Administrative Law Judge's conclusions of law.

Exceptions

Neither of the parties filed exceptions to the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order.

Dismissal

The Petition for Relief and Complaint of Discrimination are DISMISSED with prejudice.

The parties have the right to seek judicial review of this Order. The Commission and the appropriate District Court of Appeal must receive notice of appeal within days of the date this Order is filed with the Clerk of the Commission. Explanation of the right to appeal is found in Section 120.68, Florida Statutes, and in the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure

DONE AND ORDERED this of .

FOR THE FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS:

Commissioner Gilbert M . Singer, Panel Chairperson; Commissioner Donna and

Commissioner Tony Jenkins

Filed this day of 2014, in Tallahassee, Florida.

Commission on Human Relations 2009 Apalachee Parkway, Suite Tallahassee, FL 32301

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Copies furnished to:

Manny

South Road, Apt. 205 Orlando, FL

Bright House Networks c/o Lillian C. Moon, Esq. Jackson Lewis LLP

390 North Orange Avenue, Suite FL 32801

Linzie F. Bogan, Administrative Law Judge, DOAH James Mallue, Legal Advisor for Commission Panel

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy foregoing has been mailed to the above

Clerk of

Florida Commission on Human Relations

Docket for Case No: 14-002522

Orders for Case No: 14-002522