STATE OF FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

LUIS ROSADO, III, EEOC Case No. NONE

Petitioner, FCHR Case No. 2016-00598

v. DOAH No. 16-6142

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,

FCHR Order No.

Respondent.

FINAL ORDER DISMISSING PETITIO N FOR

RELIE F FROM AN UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTIC E

Preliminary Matters

Petitioner Luis Rosado, III, filed a complaint of discrimination pursuant to the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, Sections 760.01 - Florida Statutes

alleging that Respondent Florida Department of Children and Families committed an unlawful practice on the bases of Petitioner's disability and age (DOB: 25-54) by terminating Petitioner from employment.

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

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 St. Petersburg and Tallahassee, Florida, on January 3 and 4, before Administrative Law Judge Elizabeth W. McArthur.

Judge McArthur issued a Recommended Order of dismissal, dated March

The Commission panel designated below considered the record of this matter and determined the action to be taken on 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 May 25, 2017 1:08 PM 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 30 days of the date this Order is filed with the Clerk of the Commission. Explanation of the right to appeal is found in Section Florida and in the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure

DONE AND ORDERED day of ,

FOR THE FLORIDA COMMISSION ON RELATIONS:

Commissioner Tony Jenkins, Panel Chairperson; Commissioner Donna and

Commissioner Gilbert M . Singer

Filed this. day of "ITiOM

in Tallahassee,

2017,

Clerk

Commission on Human Relations 4075 Esplanade Way, Room Tallahassee, FL 32399

(850) 488-7082

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Copies furnished to:

Luis Rosado, III Post Office Box 401

Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

Florida Department of Children and Families

c/o Elmer C. Ignacio, Esq. Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General The Capitol, Plaza Level 01 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050

Elizabeth W. McArthur, 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 the

Florida Commission on Human Relations

Docket for Case No: 16-006142

Orders for Case No: 16-006142