NOTICE OF DELIBERATION HEARING
The Florida Commission on Human Relations announces a public hearing to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 10:00 a.m., ET.
PLACE: This is a virtual meeting being conducted via Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now or via telephone: (850) 270-6017, phone conference I.D.: 969 255 085#.
PURPOSE: The Commission Panel will conduct a non-evidentiary deliberation hearing and vote on the disposition of the matters identified below. Neither the parties nor their representatives are required to attend this hearing. The petitioner in DOAH case number 23-3980 requested oral argument in accordance with Rule 60Y-4.028(3), Florida Administrative Code, and will have 15 minutes to present oral argument. No other requests for oral argument were filed by an eligible party, so no other oral argument will be heard, and continuances will not be granted. Upon conclusion of the hearing, an order will be issued for each matter reflecting the vote of the Commission Panel.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
1. Doris Arbaiza v. Red Lobster Restaurants, LLC, DOAH 23-4179, FCHR 2023-42056
2. Fernando Martinez v. Fogo De Chao Churrascaria, DOAH 24-3413, FCHR 2024-65434
3. Karl Frankenfield v. AT&T, DOAH 24-2790, FCHR 2024-59006
4. Akhtar Kamal and Farzana Akhtar v. Town Park Plaza North Condominium Association, Inc. and Renarda Cunningham, DOAH 24-3415, FCHR 2024-60713
5. Bradley Hennenfent v. The Villas at Pine Key Owners Association, Inc., Matthew Cohen, and Thomas Eaton, DOAH 24-3857, FCHR 2023-38258
6. Patrick Valdivieso v. Greenwich Condominium Association, Inc., First Service Residential, Inc., and Jorge Hernandez, DOAH 24-2746, FCHR 2023-39509
7. Anecia Showers-Wilkerson v. Quality RV, Inc., DOAH 24-3881, FCHR 2024-66785
8. Sonia (Sonny) Guirado v. The Casino at Dania Beach, DOAH 24-3242, FCHR 2024-59163
9. Samantha Underwood v. RCI Hospitality Holdings, DOAH 24-3667, FCHR 2024-55936
10. Lazaro Santos v. Quality Inn Orlando, DOAH 24-2454, FCHR 2024-53124
11. Thomas Valentine v. American Express Company, DOAH 23-3980, FCHR 2023-41144
12. Victor Astacio v. The Casino at Dania Beach, DOAH 24-3251, FCHR 2024-59162
AUTHORITY: Sections 120.569, 120.57, 760.01-760.37, and 509.092, Florida Statutes.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing should advise the agency at least 5 days before the hearing by contacting the Clerk of the Commission, clerk@fchr.myflorida.com, (850) 488-7082, or at 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 110, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
RECORD: A court reporter will record the hearing. Parties may obtain a transcript of the proceedings directly from the court reporter.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Inquiries may be directed to the Clerk of the Commission.