Findings Of Fact Upon consideration of the oral and documentary evidence adduced at the hearing the following facts were found: At all times material to this proceeding, Respondent held a Class "A", private investigative agency license Number GA 0002275 and a Class "C", private investigator license number GC 0001218. Respondent has been actively engaged as a private investigator in the Daytona Beach/Volusia County area of the State of Florida for over 25 years. A substantial portion of Respondent's activities as a investigator, are performed for attorneys representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants who employ the Respondent to investigate accidents, locate and question witnesses, photograph vehicles and sites, serve subpoenas for trial and deposition, and on occasion to perform surveillance. Records of the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, reflect that Respondent was arrested on September 9, 1982 by the Ormond Beach, Florida, Police Department and charged with Attempted Murder. The State Attorney For The Seventh Judicial Circuit, by Information dated September 22, 1982, charged the Respondent with Attempted First Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery. By Order of August 10, 1982, the Circuit Court of Volusia County, Florida, accepted the Respondent's plea of nolo contendere to the charge of Aggravated Battery, a Second Degree Felony. The Court withheld adjudication of guilt and placed the Respondent on probation for a period of 5 years. Respondent has no previous criminal record, although once arrested in 1974 on a complaint that was Nolle Prosequi by the State of Florida as a case of mistaken identity. Respondent's testimony that he was aware of only 1 complaint to the Department against him as a private investigator and that that complaint was disposed of as "unfound" went unrebutted. The circumstances that led up to Respondent's arrest on September 9, 1982 were domestic in nature: The Respondent objected to a relationship that had developed between his 12-year-old daughter, Vicky, an eighth grade student, and Thomas Parker (Parker) a 17-year-old boy about a year before the shooting incident on September 9, 1982. The Respondent came to disapprove of Parker because of Respondent's view that Parker was too old for his daughter, did not go to work or school, had no parental supervision or discipline, and was of dubious character and reputation. Respondent's efforts to terminate the relationship were frustrated. Respondent became convinced that Parker had introduced his daughter to sex, alcohol and the use of marijuana and other drugs. Respondent forbade his daughter from seeing Parker but the relationship continued and caused friction and tension within the family. Within a year, Vicky went from an "A" student to a "drop-out". Respondent sought advice and assistance from friends and public officials in regard to terminating this relationship but to no avail. Vicky was sent to live with Respondent's son in another part of the state but was brought back home when Parker began to pose a threat to the tranquility of the son's home. During the evening of September 8, 1982, Respondent and his wife, Louise Kinney, discovered that Vicky was missing from her bedroom. Respondent proceeded to search for Vicky but to no avail. Respondent reported this to the Ormond Beach Police Department because he thought Vicky had run away and was in the accompany of Parker. Sometime between 3:00 a.m. and 3:30 a.m on September 9, 1982, Respondent heard someone at Vicky's bedroom window and went outside to "check it out" with a .357 magnum pistol, a metal baseball bat and a flashlight. Respondent found Parker and a friend helping Vicky into her bedroom window. When Parker and his friend saw Respondent they ran and Respondent gave chase. While chasing Parker, Respondent tripped over a vent pipe to a storage tank and the pistol discharged hitting Parker in the lower back. Respondent's testimony that he did not intend to shoot Parker and that the shooting was accidental went unrebutted. These comments are consistent with Respondent's explanation to the police officers called to the scene of the shooting and consistent with his comments to Dr. Barnard, a psychiatrist. Respondent's testimony that it was his intent to only hold Parker at the scene for the police so that Respondent could charge Parker with trespassing and possibly relieve a bad situation at home went unrebutted. Neither Parker nor his friend were armed. While Dr. Barnard's report indicates that Respondent was legally sane and competent at the time of the shooting, the testimony of Dr. Maximo Hancock, a psychiatrist and Dr. Barnard's initial and supplemental reports indicate that Respondent was under a tremendous emotional strain that could have resulted in Respondent reacting without knowing what he was doing at the time. Parker has brought a civil suit against Respondent for damages predicated in the part upon allegations that Respondent's action constituted negligence in a deliberate assault or battery. Respondent homeowner's insurance carrier which insured Respondent for negligence but not for deliberate and willful acts, has "accepted the risk" and is furnishing Respondent with legal defense in this civil litigation. Of the 10 witnesses to testify for Respondent, 8 of them were attorneys that had known Respondent for a period of time and had employed Respondent before and after the shooting incident to perform those services listed in paragraph 2 above. The general consensus of these witnesses was that the Respondent enjoyed an excellent reputation as an investigator for skill and competency, trustworthiness and high ethical standards, and for pursuit of his investigative duties without breach of the peace. None of these witnesses expressed any reservation or hesitancy about continuing to use Respondent's services because of any propensity toward violence. These witnesses viewed the shooting incident of which all were aware, as an isolated personal matter unrelated to and outside the scope of his activities as an investigator.
Recommendation Based upon the findings of facts and conclusions of law recited herein, it is RECOMMENDED that the Department of State issue a final order finding the Respondent not guilty of the violations as charged in the Administrative Complaint and that the Administrative Complaint be DISMISSED. Respectfully submitted and entered this 22nd day of July, 1985, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. COPIES FURNISHED: H. James V. Antista, Esquire Department of State LL 10, The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Henry P. Duffett 120 E. Granada Boulevard Post Office Box 2633 Ormond Beach, Florida 32075 Honorable George Firestone Secretary of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301 WILLIAM R. CAVE Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904)488-9675 FILED with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 22nd day of July, 1985. =================================================================
The Issue Whether Respondent, Carswell Investigations, Dexter B. Carswell, owner, committed the violations alleged in the administrative complaint dated September 20, 1995; and, if so, what penalty should be imposed.
Findings Of Fact At all times material to the allegations of this case, Respondent held a class "A" private investigative agency license, number A94-00095; a class "C" private investigator license, number C93-00488; and a class "G" statewide firearm license, number G94-02105. Petitioner is the state agency charged with the responsibility of regulating such licenses. On August 22, 1994, Respondent, Dexter B. Carswell, was in Bibb County, Georgia. On that date, Respondent was riding in an automobile which went onto the school grounds of the Northeast High School, a Bibb County school property where Richard Harned was employed as a campus police officer. Posted conspicuously on those grounds were signs which notified the public that persons, vehicles, and personal belongings on school property were subject to search and that state law prohibited the possession of a deadly weapon on school property. While on school property on that date, Respondent was in possession of a handgun which is described as a 40 caliber Glock. On August 22, 1994, in Bibb County, Georgia, Respondent did not have a license to carry a concealed weapon in Georgia. Respondent knew a license was needed to carry a concealed weapon in Georgia. On August 22, 1994, in Bibb County, Georgia, Respondent did not have a license to conduct private investigations in Georgia. Respondent knew a license was required to conduct private investigations in Georgia. On August 22, 1994, in Bibb County, Georgia, Respondent carried a badge with the words "Investigator Detective" at the top, and "State of Florida, Broward County, FLA" along with an official-looking outline of the state of Florida. This badge did not denote Respondent was a licensed private investigator but could easily be misread as an official police badge. On or about January 5, 1995, by the grand jury for the December, 1994 term of the Bibb Superior Court, Respondent was indicted for the offenses of possession of a weapon on school property and carrying a concealed weapon in violation of Georgia law. As a result, Respondent pled guilty to the charges and, as a first time offender, adjudication was withheld, and he received time served (seven days), paid fines, and was placed on three years probation. Respondent is currently serving that probation. When Respondent filed his application for the class "A" investigative agency license he represented himself as the sole proprietor of Carswell Investigations. This application (Petitioner's exhibit 8) was submitted on March 18, 1994. Respondent subsequently incorporated Carswell Investigations and filed articles of incorporation with the office of the Secretary of State. Those articles represent that the corporate officers of the company are: Dexter Carswell, President; Jimmy Carswell, Vice President; Ethel Carswell, Secretary; and Alvaro Valdez, Treasurer. Respondent remained the sole owner of the corporation. Despite the incorporation of the business, Respondent did not update the licensing information with the Division of Licensing. Alvaro Valdez, who is also known as Alvara Valdel or Alvara Valdez, is a convicted felon. On August 22, 1994, Alvaro Valdez had in his possession a business card in the name of Carswell Investigations, Inc. No. A-94-00095, which certified Mr. Valdez as an employee of the company.
Recommendation Based on the foregoing, it is, hereby, RECOMMENDED: That the Department of State, Division of Licensing, enter a final order imposing an administrative fine in the amount of $1,350.00; suspending Respondent's class "C" license for a period of time to coincide with his probation from the Georgia criminal proceeding; and revoking Respondent's class "G" license. DONE AND ENTERED this 27th day of September, 1996, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. JOYOUS D. PARRISH, Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 27th day of September, 1996. APPENDIX TO RECOMMENDED ORDER, CASE NO. 96-0324 Rulings on the proposed findings of fact submitted by the Petitioner: Paragraphs 1, and 3 through 12 are accepted. Paragraph 2 is rejected as contrary to the weight of the credible evidence. Rulings on the proposed findings of fact submitted by the Respondent: 1. None submitted. COPIES FURNISHED: Sandra B. Mortham, Secretary Department of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Don Bell, General Counsel Department of State The Capitol, PL-02 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Michele Guy, Esquire Department of State Division of Licensing The Capitol, Mail Station Number 4 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Dexter B. Carswell Carswell Investigations 3101 Northwest 47 Terrace, Number 119 Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319
Findings Of Fact On September 4, 1979, the Department of State levied a $200 civil fine against Weaver and Automobile Recovery by its letter of that date. As of that date, the Petitioner was not licensed by the Department of State under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes. The $200 fine was paid, and a formal hearing was requested.
Recommendation Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Hearing Officer would recommend that the fine be set aside and the $200 be repaid to the Petitioners. This recommended in no way constitutes a ruling or finding on the underlying grounds upon which the fine was assessed. DONE AND ENTERED this 13th day of February 1980 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. STEPHEN F. DEAN Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings Room 101, Collins Building Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 COPIES FURNISHED: Mr. John M. Weaver Automobile Recovery Bureau of Florida, Inc. Post Office Box 18452 Tampa, Florida 33679 W. J. Gladwin, Jr., Esquire Assistant General Counsel Department of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301
The Issue The issue presented is whether Petitioner's application for licensure should be granted.
Findings Of Fact l. Petitioner became a certified law enforcement officer and was employed by the Metro-Dade Police Department in 1981. He worked for that agency through 1994, and his employment was terminated in 1996. During his employment with the Metro-Dade Police Department, he was trained as an investigator and was specifically trained in traffic accident investigation and reconstruction. He subsequently became an instructor for the Department and trained other police officers. During his employment with that agency, he received 12 commendations for good deeds and heroism. Initially, he received above-satisfactory evaluations. During his last seven years, he was rated as an outstanding employee. Although no longer employed by the Police Department, he continues to be used by the Metro-Dade Police Department, by the County Attorney's Office, and by the State Attorney's Office as a consultant on a regular basis and testifies on behalf of those agencies as an expert in traffic accident reconstruction. In 1994 he was charged with several felonies in Broward County. The jury found him not guilty of those charges, but he was convicted of lewd and lascivious behavior on June 10, 1995. The convictions were for five misdemeanors. Petitioner has engaged in no criminal activity either before or after his conviction and continues to maintain his innocence regarding the activity for which he was convicted. Petitioner was given six months' probation and has completed all conditions of that probation. None of the conditions of probation involved contact with people or restrictions on the employment in which he can engage. For the past three years, Petitioner has been employed in an administrative capacity by an investigative and security agency licensed by the Department. For a while he worked there under temporary licensing by the Department without incident. The agency which employs Petitioner performs a substantial amount of investigation and traffic accident reconstruction for insurance carriers. If licensed, Petitioner would perform that work in the field. Petitioner's ability to perform the duties of that employment is enhanced by his extensive educational background and experience. Petitioner even has a degree in photography, which further enhances his ability to perform surveillance, investigations, and traffic accident reconstruction. Petitioner's employers, who are both certified law enforcement officers, rely on Petitioner's "outstanding" investigative abilities and guidance. He is considered very knowledgeable in the requirements of Chapter 493, Florida Statutes, the framework for investigative and security services administered by the Department. His skills are considered superior, and he is respectful to all with whom he comes in contact. He conducts himself with the utmost professionalism. Petitioner respects the law and asserts that he has never knowingly broken it. He further respects the rights of others as evidenced by his testimony, the testimony of other law enforcement officers, and the many awards, letters of praise from citizens, and commendations from his superiors admitted in evidence. There is no relationship between the misdemeanors for which Petitioner was convicted and the licenses for which he has made application.
Recommendation Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is RECOMMENDED THAT a Final Order be entered granting Petitioner's application and issuing to him a Class "C" Private Investigator license, a Class "D" Security Officer license, and a Class "G" Statewide Firearm license. DONE AND ENTERED this 31st day of July, 1997, at Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. LINDA M. RIGOT Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (904) 488-9675 SUNCOM 278-9675 Fax Filing (904) 921-6847 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 31st day of July, 1997. COPIES FURNISHED: C. Michael Cornely, Esquire Hartman and Cornely, P.A. 10680 Northwest 25 Street, Suite 200 Miami, Florida 33172 Kristi Reid Bronson, Esquire Department of State Division of Licensing The Capitol, Mail Station 4 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Honorable Sandra B. Mortham Secretary of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Don Bell, General Counsel Department of State The Capitol, Plaza 2 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Findings Of Fact Since 1972, petitioner Dennis F. Darnell has been in the tow truck business. He owns and operates one such truck. In addition to towing disabled cars to garages, petitioner has had five years' experience in locating and repossessing all types of vehicles. Typically, a financial institution would engage him to retrieve an automobile from a borrower in default, after telephoning the borrower that a tow truck was coming. In such cases, the lender furnished petitioner a "route sheet" with the name and address of the borrower and a description of the car. At one time or another, petitioner has worked in this way for every bank in Marion County. Petitioner has also been hired by private investigators to tow away vehicles the investigators had already tracked down. Occasionally, petitioner himself has used information obtained from utility companies, the courthouse and the post office to locate vehicles for repossession. In the winter of 1979, Mr. Reister, an employee of the respondent, told petitioner that petitioner needed a license in order to continue to do the work he had been doing for the banks. This was the first petitioner had heard of any such requirement. He agreed to stop working for the banks until he obtained a license and asked Mr. Reister to send him application forms. One week after he received the forms, petitioner submitted the completed forms to respondent. From the time he spoke to Mr. Reister until the time of the hearing, petitioner did not tow any repossessed cars for banks. On receiving respondent's letter of disapproval, petitioner retained counsel who requested a formal administrative hearing. Respondent referred petitioner's counsel's request for an administrative hearing to the Division of Administrative Hearings.
Recommendation Upon consideration of the foregoing, it is RECOMMENDED: That respondent grant petitioner's application for private investigative agency license, DONE and ENTERED this 4th day of February, 1980, in Tallahassee, Florida. ROBERT T. BENTON, II Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings Room 101, Collins Building Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 4th day of February, 1980. COPIES FURNISHED: Daniel L. Hightower, Esquire 116 South East Fort King Street Ocala, Florida 32670 William J. Gladwin, Jr., Esquire Department of State Room 1801, The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Findings Of Fact Upon consideration of the oral and documentary evidence adduced at the hearing, as well as the demeanor of the witnesses, the following relevant facts are found: At all times pertinent to this proceeding, respondent T.A.S. Auto Sales held independent motor vehicle license #6VI-2652, with a licensed place of business at 117 1/2 Central Avenue in Brandon, Florida. The owner of T.A.S. Auto Sales is Donald Hunt. On May 1, 1985, the Division of Motor Vehicles issued license number 5VI-003620A to T.A.S. Auto Sales for a supplemental location at 312 East Brandon Boulevard in Brandon, Florida. The expiration date on this license was April 30, 1986. Donald Hunt leased the property at 312 East Brand on Boulevard and operated a retail car sales business there until approximately mid-June of 1985. He then decided to sell the business to Clarence W. Jenkins, and entered into an Assignment of Lease on July 1, 1985. According to Mr. Hunt, it was his intent to allow Mr. Jenkins to operate under the supplemental license of T.A.S. Auto Sales while Mr. Jenkins, doing business as Brandon Auto Brokers, obtained his own Florida Dealers License. However, according to Mr. Hunt, said arrangement was to terminate no later than July 28, 1985. A letter setting forth this agreement was received into evidence as respondent's Exhibit 4. From July 1, 1985, through July 28, 1985, Donald Hunt did supervise all title work performed through Brandon Auto Brokers and/or Mr. Jenkins. During July and early August, 1985, Brandon Auto Brokers secured a County occupational license, a Department of Revenue Certificate of Registration to collect sales and use taxes, a reassignment of telephone numbers, an insurance binder, a surety bond and membership in the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. Signage indicating either Brandon Auto Brokers or "under new management" was also placed on the premises, but the date upon which such signage was erected was not established. Lois Jarvis, an inspector with the Division of Motor Vehicles, testified that she spoke on the telephone with Mr. Hunt and Mr. Jenkins on August 9, 1985, and thereafter mailed to Mr. Jenkins an application form for a dealer's license. It was Inspector Jarvis' understanding that Mr. Hunt was allowing Jenkins to operate under Mr. Hunt's supplemental license until such time as Jenkins obtained his own license. On September 4, 1985, she visited the supplemental lot to check on Mr. Jenkins' incomplete application. Her next visit with either Mr. Hunt or Mr. Jenkins occurred on September 23, 1985. At that time, while at Mr. Hunt's lot on Central Avenue, Mr. Hunt informed her that he had nothing more to do with the supplemental lot on Brand on Boulevard, and gave Ms. Jarvis his license for that location. Inspector Jarvis then went over to the supplemental lot and issued a Notice of Violation to Mr. Jenkins/Brandon Auto Brokers for offering, displaying for sale and selling motor vehicles without a license. On September 24, 1985, Ms. Jarvis requested the Department to cancel dealer license 5VI-3620A on the ground that "dealer closed lot and surrendered license." Mrs. Jarvis testified that she did not visit either the supplemental lot or the main lot in July or August of 1985. Her work records for July and August do not reflect a visit to either location. Mr. Hunt, and several witnesses testifying in respondent's behalf, testified that he told Inspector Jarvis in early July that he would have nothing more to do with the supplemental lot beyond July 28, 1985. It was their testimony that Mrs. Jarvis' response was that "there was no way Mr. Jenkins could be issued a license by July 28th, to which Mr. Hunt responded, "that's not my problem." Mr. Hunt admits that he did not specifically request Mrs. Jarvis to cancel his license for the supplemental lot as of July 28th, and that he did not deliver that license to Mrs. Jarvis until September 23, 1985. Based upon the demeanor and possible motives of the witnesses, as well as the documentary evidence received into evidence, it is concluded that Inspector Jarvis did not visit either the supplemental lot or the main lot for which T.A.S. held licenses in June, July or August of 1985. It is further found that Inspector Jarvis did not become aware that Mr. Hunt intended to cease all relationships with the supplemental lot until he delivered the license for those premises to her on September 23, 1985. By statute, an independent motor vehicle license period is from May 1 to April 30 of the following year. Licenses expire annually, "unless revoked or suspended prior to that date." Section 320.27(4), Florida Statutes. The Department has no rule, regulation, policy or established procedure for a licensee to surrender or cancel a license prior to the expiration date. On July 30, 1985, Bruce Reich purchased a 1980 Chevrolet Camero from the Jenkins at the supplemental lot. His checks were made payable to Brandon Auto Brokers. He did not think he was buying a car from T.A.S. or from Don Hunt. On or about September 30, 1985, Mr. Reich filed a Complaint Affidavit against Brandon Auto Brokers regarding this transaction. As of the date of the hearing, Mr. Reich had still not received title to the vehicle he purchased. On August 26, 1985, William S. Ryder purchased a 1981 Van from the Jenkins at the supplemental lot. On or about October 2, 1985, Mr. Ryder filed a Complaint Affidavit against T.A.S. Auto Sales on the ground that he had not received a clear title or plates for this vehicle. He had previously attempted to locate Mr. Jenkins, but was unable to find him.
Recommendation Based upon the findings of fact and conclusions of law recited herein, it is RECOMMENDED that the Administrative Complaint filed against the respondent be DISMISSED. Respectfully submitted and entered this 31st day of July, 1987, in Tallahassee, Florida. DIANE D. TREMOR Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 31st day of July, 1987. APPENDIX TO RECOMMENDED ORDER, CASE NO. 87-0471 The proposed findings of fact submitted by each of the parties have been fully considered and have been accepted and/or incorporated in this Recommended Order, except as noted below: Petitioner 8. Rejected; the evidence demonstrates that respondent intended that its responsibilities with regard to the supplemental lot would terminate on July 28, 1985. Respondent 1 - 3. Rejected in part as improper findings of fact. 4 - 9A. Rejected; not supported by competent, substantial evidence. 9H. Accepted, except that the evidence demonstrates that the Ryder complaint named T.A.S. Auto Sales as the dealer. COPIES FURNISHED: Michael J. Alderman, Esquire Assistant General Counsel Neil Kirkman Building Room A-432 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0504 Michael N. Kavouklis, Esquire 419 West Platt Street Tampa, Florida 33606 Leonard R. Mellon, Executive Director Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Neil Kirkman Building Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0500
Conclusions _ This matter came before the Department for entry of a Final Order pursuant to an order closing the file at the Division of Administrative Hearings. The record reflects that the parties have settled their dispute and entered into a Settlement Stipulation. Having reviewed the stipulation and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is therefore ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that: 1. Respondent shall pay a civil fine of $5,000.00. Payment shall be made in the form of a certified cashier’s check payable to The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and delivered to the Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Field Operations, Region IV Office, at 1354 South Woodland Boulevard, Deland, Florida, 32720. Payment shall be delivered as set out herein within thirty (30) days of the entry of this final order by the Division of Motor Vehicles approving this settlement. Jan 2? 2010 11:57 DHSMY LEGAL TLH Fax: 850-617-5112 Jan 2? 2010 11:56am 002/009 2. Respondent agreed to voluntarily surrender its motor vehicle dealer license within thirty (30) days of the entry of this final order by the Division of Motor Vehicles approving the settlement. 3. Respondent expressly and affirmatively agreed that if it fails to timely pay the fine or to surrender its license as set forth herein the Petitioner will revoke its license without prior notice. Respondent further expressly and affirmatively waives its ability to challenge or appeal such revocation by any means in any forum whatsoever. 4. Florida Luxury Coach, LLC, may file an application for a motor vehicle dealer license pursuant to section 320.27, Florida Statutes. If Florida Luxury Coach, LLC, does apply, the: following conditions will apply: (a) The Petitioner will not rely on the violations alleged in the administrative complaint in this matter to deny the application or otherwise hold such violations against Florida Luxury Coach, LLC. (b) _—_- Victoria L. Scott will be the sole manager/member of Florida Luxury Coach, LLC. (c) Lon Neuville may be employed by Florida Luxury Coach, LLC, solely in a sales capacity. : (d) Victoria L. Scott and Florida Luxury Coach, LLC, expressly and affirmatively agree that no motor vehicle dealer license will be issued to it until the civil fine agreed to herein is paid and until the Respondent surrenders its motor vehicle dealer license. (e) Florida Luxury Coach, LLC, must meet the normal qualifications imposed by statute and administrative rule for issuance of a motor vehicle dealer license. (63) Failure to abide by the conditions of this agreement will be grounds for denial. or revocation of a motor vehicle dealer license to Florida Luxury Coach, LLC and Victoria L. Scott. 5. Victoria L. Scott signed the agreement individually, as a member of the Respondent and as a member of Florida Luxury Coach, LLC. 6. Each party shall bear its own costs and attomey fees in this matter. DHSMV LEGAL TLH Fax: 850-617-5112 Jan 2? 2010 11:56am P003/009 7. The undersigned warrant that they entered into this agreement freely and voluntarily and are doing so under advice of legal counsel. They further warrant that they have the full authority of their respective parties to enter into the agreement and to bind the parties to its terms. 8. Each party will bear its own costs and attorney fees. It is further ORDERED that the Settlement Stipulation of Petitioner and Respondent is adopted and incorporated into this Final Order f the Department in accordance with its terms. DONE AND.ORDERED this 2b ay of January, 2010, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. Copies furnished: Michael J. Alderman, Esquire Senior Assistant General Counsel Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Neil Kixkman Building, Rm. A-432 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0504 Peter N. Hill, Esquire Wolff, Hill, McFarlin & Herron, P.A. 1851 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida 32804 A A. FORD, Directo Division of Motor Vehicles Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Neil Kirkanan Building Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Motor Vehicles this day of January, 2010. Jan 2? 2010 OHSMV LEGAL TLH Fax: 850-617-5112 J.D. Parish Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550 William Camper Hearing Officer Division of Motor Vehicles Julie Gentry Chief, Bureau of Field Operations Nalint Vinayak Dealer License Administrator Florida Administrative Law Reports Post Office Box 385 Gainesville, Florida 32602 11:5? Jan 27 2010 11:57am 004/009
