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Thomas Grasso 2016 Complaint
Thomas Grasso 2016 Complaint
DOH-16-2010- •5 -MQA
FILED DATE - q 11,011
Department of Health
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
Petitioner,
THOMAS G. GRASSO,
Respondent.
FINAL ORDER
premises, it is hereby
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the settlement agreement as submitted
shall adhere to and abide by all the terms and conditions of the
settlement agreement.
This Final Order shall take effect upon being filed with the
2016.
KAMA MONROE
Executive Director for
Lydia Nixon, Chair
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Final Order has been provided by U.S. Mail to THOMAS G. GRASSO, 4975
Fay Blvd. , Cocoa, FL 32927; and by e-mail to Lee Ann Gustafson, Senior
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STATE OF FLORIDA
BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
Petitioner,
Respondent.
the following Settlement Agreement and to the entry of a Final Order of the
S ULATEDJ.FACTS
L At all times material hereto, Respondent was a licensed
Complaint that was filed and properly served upon Respondent with
Florida Statutes, and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. A true and correct
only.
therapist, he/she is subject to the provisions of Chapters 456 and 480, Florida
Administrative Code; the jurisdiction of the Department and the Board; and
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tl The Board of Massage Therapy shall issue
Health, Compliance Management Unit, Bin C-76, Post Office Box 6320,
Compliance Officer, within, ninety (90) days from the date of filing of the
Final Order accepting this Agreement. All fines shall be paid by check or
money order. Put the case number on any check or money order so that
the money may be credited to the proper case. The Board office does not
have the authority to change the terms of payment of any fine imposed by
the Board.
Statutes, Respondent agrees to pay the Department for any and all costs
incurred in the investigation and prosecution of this case. Such costs exclude
Management Unit, Bin C76, P.O. Box 6320, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6320,
days from the date of filing of the Final Order in this cause. Any post-Board
costs, such as the costs associated with probation, are not included in this
Settlement Agreement.
submitted to the Massage Therapy Compliance Officer within six (6) months
from the date of filing of the Final Order accepting this Agreement.
Management Unit, Bin C76, P.O. Box 6320, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6320,
Board and the Department. In this regard, the foregoing paragraphs (and
only the foregoing paragraphs) shall have no force and effect unless the
Agreement.
4. FuturgCgLita
id - In the future, Respondent shall not violate
Chapter 456, 480 or 893, Florida Statutes, or the rules promulgated pursuant
thereto, or any other state or federal law, rule, or regulation relating to the
shall read Chapters 456, 480, Florida Statutes, and the Rules of the Board of
a violation of a Final Order of the Board, for which disciplinary action may
and other documents and matters by the Board shall not unfairly or illegally
attached as Exhibit A.
adoption of this Settlement Agreement, the parties hereby agree that, with
the exception of costs noted above, the parties will bear their own attorney's
Respondent waives the right to seek any attorney's fees or costs from the
Department and the Board in connection with this matter under Florida
Statutes, Chapters 57, 120, 456, and 480, or on any other basis.
further procedural steps and expressly waives all rights to seek judicial
Agreement and the Final Order of the Board incorporating said Settlement
Agreement.
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Assistant G al Counsel
DOH Pros ution Services Unit
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265
Florida Bar#0099413
(850) 245-4444 ext. 8178
(850) 245-4684 fax
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Settlement Agreement
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STATE OF FLORIDA
BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
PETITIONER,
CASE 0.2014-17672
RESPONDENT.
COUNT I
writing within 30 days after the licensee has been convicted or found
26, 1999 and failed to timely report this to the Board, in writing, by
October 1, 1999.
through three (3) and six (6) through seven (7) as if fully set forth
herein.
that violating any provision of chapter 480 or 456, or any rules adopted
writing within 30 days after the licensee has been convicted or found
2009 and failed to timely report these criminal pleas to the Board, In
education and/or any other relief that the Board deems appropriate.
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AsSistant Veal Counsel
DOH ,PrOse(LOn Services Unit
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265
Florida Bar # 0099413
(850) 245-4444 ext, 8178
(850) 245-4684 FAX
FILED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPUTY CLERK
CLERK:
PCP: 5/12/16
PCP Members: Ms. Phillips and Mr. Brooks DATE:
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be
conducted in accordance with Section 120.569 and 120.57,
Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other
qualified representative, to present evidence and argument, to
call and cross-examine witnesses and to have subpoena and
subpoena duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if a hearing
is requested.
A request or petition for an administrative hearing must
be in writing and must be received by the Department within
21 days from the day Respondent received the Administrative
Complaint, pursuant to Rule 28-106.111(2), Florida
Administrative Code. If Respondent fails to request a hearing
within 21 days of receipt of this Administrative Complaint,
Respondent waives the right to request a hearing on the facts
alleged in this Administrative Complaint pursuant to Rule 28-
106.111(4); Florida Administrative Code. Any request for an
administrative proceeding to challenge or contest the material
facts or charges contained in the Administrative Complaint
must conform to Rule 28-106.2015(5), Florida Administrative
Code.