Disciplinary Actions
Pursuant to Rule 61G15-37.001(11), FEMC is required to post all final orders involving active disciplinary cases to the website until the terms of the final order are completed, or until the licensee becomes inactive, retires, relinquishes the license or permits the license to become null and void. Included in this section are all current active cases in which final action has been taken by the Board, a brief description of the licensee’s violation and discipline as well as a link to the final order.
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Darius Adams, P.E.
Case No. 2010029672
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.0331(d), Florida Statutes. A final order was issued on 06/24/2011, in which Licensee entered into a stipulation authorizing the Board to accept and implement the terms contained in the stipulation. Pursuant to the terms of the Stipulation and Final Order, Licensee is required to fully comply with all terms of his criminal probation. Failure on the part of Licensee to comply with those terms will result in the immediate suspension of his license by FEMC to be followed at the Board’s discretion with Revocation. Licensee agrees that the foregoing penalties may be imposed by FEMC and the Board with no further administrative or judicial action. In addition, the final order imposed fines and costs, successful completion of the professionalism and ethics course and study guide.
Thomas J. Anderson, P.E.
PE 47819
Licensee was charged with one (3) count of negligence in the practice of engineering and violation of Section 471.033(1) (g), Florida Statutes, and Responsibility Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F.A.C. Licensee was charged with one (1) count by failing to sign, seal, and date final engineering documents being filed for public record Statutes, by violating Section 471.025, Florida Statutes. Licensee was charged with one (1) count by violating an order of the board previously entered in a disciplinary hearing and violating Section 471.033(1)(k), Florida Statute. Based on a settlement stipulation, the Board imposed a fine of $2,000.00, costs of $618.63, appear, reprimanded, probation of two (2) years, completion of the Laws & Rules study guide, project review at six (6) and eighteen (18) months, and completion of a Engineering Professionalism & Ethics course. Final Order issued 11-3-05.
Case No. 2009064129
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of being negligent in the practice of engineering, 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes and one (1) count of final order violation, 471.033(1)(k), Florida Statutes, in Case 2004035804. A final order was issued on 05/13/2011, restricting licensee from practicing any structural engineering until successful completion of the NCEES Civil Engineering Exam with Structural Option, and imposing fines and costs and completion of the intermediate professionalism and ethics course. Once restriction has been lifted licensee will be placed on two (2) years probation with project reviews at six (6) and eighteen (18) months.
Lisga Anglin, P.E.
PE 63844
Case. No. 2009000861
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes by engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering. A final order was issued 10/15/2010 accepting a settlement stipulation imposing fines and costs; reprimand; probation for two years; successful completion of a Professionalism & Ethics course and study guide.
Alfredo Arteaga, P.E.
PE 33070
Case No. 2010020843
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering, 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes. A final order was issued on 03/17/2011, imposing a reprimand, costs, successful completion of Professionalism and Ethics course and Board approved Wind Loads course, and study guide.
Julio Banks, P.E.
PE 46544
Case No. 2009015308
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(k), Florida Statues, which provides that an engineer is subject to discipline for..."violating any order of the Board or department previously entered in a disciplinary hearing." A final order was entered 10/19/2011 imposing a reprimand, costs, a probation extension of one year, project review at 6 months, succesful completion of the Intermediate ethics course, and restriction from practicing Structural Engineering until such time he completes and successfully passes the NCEES Civil Exam with structural option.
Paul A. Beatty, P.E.
Case No. 2010050813
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(k), Florida Statutes, which provides that an engineer is subject to discipline for..."violating any order of the Board or department previously entered in a disciplinary hearing." A final order was entered on 10/20/2011, imposing revocation of license and costs. THIS CASE IS CURRENTLY UNDER APPEAL.
Beatty, Paul - FInal Order RevocationWayne Bennett, P.E.
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering, 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes. A final order was issued on 05/04/2011, imposing a reprimand, fines & costs, probation for 2 (two) years, successful completion of Professionalism and Ethics course and project reviews at 6 (six) and 18 (eighteen) months.
Gary Bishop, P.E.
Case No. 2006036172
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of engaging in fraud or deceit in the practice of engineering and violation of Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes and one (1) count in making or filing a report that the licensee know to be false and being untruthful in a professional report and violation of Section 471.033(1)(e), Florida Statute. The Board approved a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $4,000.00, costs of $1648.12, reprimand, and probation of two (2) years, Intermediate Level Engineering Professionalism & Ethics course, project review at six(6) and eighteen (18) months. Final Order issued 2-24-09.
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Joseph Bombassaro, P.E.
PE 50702
Case No. 2008054175
Licensee was charged with one (2) counts by violating Section 471.033(1)(e), Florida Statutes, in making or filing a report of record that the licensee knows to be false and being untruthful and deceptive in a professional report with regards to two projects. The Board approved a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $3,000.00, costs of $573.00, reprimand, and probation of two (2) years, study guide, Engineering Professionalism & Ethics course, project review at six(6) and eighteen (18) months. Final Order issued 7-1-09.
Jose Briz, P.E.
Case No. 2010045560
Licensee was charged with violating the provisions of Section 455.227(1)(c) and 471.033(1)(d), Florida Statutes, by being adjudicated guilty of a crime which directly relates to the practice of engineering or the ability to practice engineering. The Board approved a settlement stipulation and final order on 08/17/2011, imposing a reprimand, fines and costs, study guide, and successful completion of the professionalism and ethics course and probation for one (1) year.
Briz, Jose - Final OrderLaurie S. Burcaw P.E.
Case No. 2008014856 & 2009010471
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of engaging in misconduct in the practice of engineering, 471.033(l)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(6)(b). A final order was issued on 10/13/2010 imposing a suspension of license for one year effective March 23, 2010; appearance to lift suspension followed by probation for one year; costs and successful completion of a Professionalism and Ethics course.
James Choncholas P.E.
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering, 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4). A final order was issued on 01/06/2011, imposing costs, appearance, probation for two (2) years, successful completion of a Professionalism and Ethics course, study guide and project reviews at six (6) and eighteen (18) months with early termination of probation permitted if initial review is favorable.
Kristina Daugherty, P.E.
Case No. 2010059945
Licensee was charged with violating the provisions of Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, by engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering. A final order was issued on 08/17/2011, imposing a reprimand, fines & costs, probation for two (2) years, study guide, successful completion of the professionalism and ethics course, and project reviews at six (6) and eighteen (18) months. In addition, Licensee will be restricted from practicing structural engineering until she has completed the Wind Load Design Criteria II and General Overview of ASCE-17 Changes to Wind Load Provisions Courses. Once course work has been completed Licensee will be required to appear before the Board to lift restriction.
Daugherty, Kristina Final OrderAlberto Corrales, P.E.
Case No. 2010044867
Licensee was charged with violating the provisions of Section 455.227(1)(c) and 471.033(1)(d), Florida Statutes, by being adjudicated guilty of a crime which directly relates to the practice of engineering or the ability to practice engineering. The Board approved a settlement stipulation and final order on 08/17/2011, imposing a reprimand, fines and costs, study guide, and successful completion of the professionalism and ethics course and probation for one (1) year.
Corrales, Alberto - Final OrderTimothy Frazier, P.E.
Case No. 2009041717
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of violating section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4) and (8), F.A.C., by providing Special Inspector services on the Garage Project that were materially deficient in respect to and not in compliance with applicable statutory and rule requirements or acceptable engineering principles. Licensee was charged with a second count of violating Section 471.033(1)(a), Florida Statutes, "violating a rule of the Board", by not filing proper notice that he acted as Special Inspector for the Garage Project with the City of Jacksonville, as required by Rule 61G15-35.004(1). The final order was issued on 10/19/2011, imposing a reprimand, fines & costs, study guide, successful completion of the Intermediate professionalism & ethics course; and suspension of license for a term of three (3) years followed by an appearance with the Board to request reinstatement. Licensee was also required to relinquish his certification as a Threshold Special Inspector and has agreed to never reapply in the State of Florida as a Special Inspector.
Frazier, Timothy - Final OrderLawrence E. George, P.E.
PE 21282
Case No. 03-0116
Licensee was charged with five (5) counts of violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, by committing negligence in the practice of engineering and one (1) count of violating Section 471.023, Florida Statutes, by the practice of or the offer to practice engineering services to the public through a business organization when the business organization does not possess a certification issued by the management corporation pursuant to qualification by the Board. The Board accepted a recommended order that imposed license suspension for six (6) months with appearance before the Board for reinstatement; probation for five (5) years, project review at six (6) months after license reinstatement and annually for four (4) years thereafter; a fine of $12,000.00; and costs of $12,272.59. Final Order issued 04-11-2005.
David Giles, P.E.
Case No. 2010022113
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(k), Florida Statutes, “violating any order of the board or department previously entered in a disciplinary hearing.” A final order was issued on 03/17/2011, imposing revocation of respondent’s license.
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Fernando Gomez-Pina, P.E.
Case No. 2007038418
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of negligence in the practice of engineering, Section 471.033(1)(g), F.S. The Board approved a settlement stipulation imposing a $1000.00 administrative fine and costs of $3940.00; reprimand; two (2) years probation with project plan reviews at 6 and 18 months; completion of a Board-approved course in Engineering Professionalism and Ethics; study guide and appearance. Final order was issued on 03/09/2010.
John Hampton P.E.
Case No. 2011003212
Licensee was charged with violating section 471.033(1)(k), Florida Statutes, which provides that an engineer in subject to discipline for "violating any order of the Board or department previously entered in a disciplinary hearing." A final order was entered 09/15/2011 imposing revocation of license and costs.
George Hopkins, P.E.
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering, 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and one (1) count of practicing with a delinquent license, 471.033(1)(a) and 471.033(1)(e). A final order was issued on 03/04/2011, imposing a reprimand, appearance, fine and costs, successful completion of a Professionalism and Ethics course and study guide.
John Holt, P.E.
Case No. 2007047569
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of violating and failing to comply with terms of a Final Order, Section 471.033(l)(k), F.S., and Rule 61G15-19.001(6)(o), F.A.C , and engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering, Section 471.033(l)(g), F.S. The Board approved a settlement stipulation imposing a $2,500.00 administrative fine; costs of $2,890.00; reprimand; probation for two (2) years; completion of a Board-approved intermediate course in Engineering Professionalism and Ethics and appearance. Final order was issued on 05/19/2010.
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Case No. 2007038131
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of negligence in the practice of engineering, Section 471.033(1)(g), F.S. The Board approved a settlement stipulation imposing a $2,500.00 administrative fine and costs of $501.00; reprimand; two (2) years probation (concurrent with case no. 2007047569) and appearance. Final order was issued on 05/19/2010.
Harvey Koehnen, P.E.
Case No. 2008062126
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering, 471.033(1)(g) and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F.A.C. A final order was issued on 03/04/2011, imposing a restriction in practicing electrical engineering until successful completion of the NCEES Mechanical or Electrical exam, appearance, costs, successful completion of a Professionalism and Ethics course and study guide.
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Joseph Kosinski, P.E.
Case No. 2010052486
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of negligence in the practice of engineering and violation of Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes. Based on a settlement stipulation, the Board imposes costs of $2,073.19, reprimand, completion of the Laws & Rules Study Guide and completion of an Engineering Professionalism & Ethics course. Final Order issued 2-24-09.
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Luis A. Lopez, P.E.
Case No. 2008012615
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of negligence in practice of engineering, Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes. The Board approved a settlement stipulation imposing costs of $4,350.00, reprimand, probation of two (2) years, project review at six (6) and eighteen (18) months and completion of Engineering Professionalism & Ethics course, study guide. Final Order issued 7-1-09.
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Maria Lopez, P.E.
Case No. 2010049777
Licensee was charged with violating the provisions of Section 455.227(1)(c) and 471.033(1)(d), Florida Statutes, by being adjudicated guilty of a crime which directly relates to the practice of engineering or the ability to practice engineering. The Board approved a settlement stipulation and final order on 10/19/2011, imposing a reprimand, fines and costs, study guide, and successful completion of the professionalism and ethics course and probation for one (1) year.
Lopez, Maria - Final OrderScott Martinez, P.E.
Case No. 2008024971
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering, 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes. A final order was issued on 02/04/2011, imposing a reprimand, appearance; fine and costs, probation for two (2) years, successful completion of a Professionalism and Ethics course; study guide and project reviews at six (6) and (18) months.
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Stefan Matthes, P.E.
Case No. 2010032276
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of violating sections 455.227(1)(k) and 471.033(1)(a), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(6)(n), F.A.C., by failing to comply with statuatiry duty placed upon him as a Professional Engineer. Licensee was charged with a second count of violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes,by engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering. The final order was issued on 10/19/2011, imposing a reprimand, fines & costs, study guide, and successful completion of the professionalism & ethics course.
Matthes, Stefan - Final OrderChris S. Miller, P.E.
Case No. 2009002093
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of negligence in the practice of engineering, Section 471.033(1)(g), F.S. and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C. The Board approved a settlement stipulation imposing a $1000.00 administrative fine and costs of $4401.00; reprimand; two (2) years probation with project plan reviews at 6 and 18 months; completion of a Board-approved course in Engineering Professionalism and Ethics; study guide and appearance. Final order was issued on 03/09/2010.
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Carlos A. Muller, P.E.
Case No. 2005015397
Licensee was charged with three (3) counts of engaging in fraud or deceit in violation of Section 471.033(1)(g) Florida Statues, and Rule 61G15-19.001(6) (b), Florida Administrative Code. Three (3) counts of making or filing a record that the licensee knows to be false and violating Section 471.033(1)(e), Florida Statues. The Board approved a settlement stipulation that imposed a fine of $2,000.00, costs of $156.00, reprimand, probation of two (2) years and completion of Engineering Professionalism & Ethics course, study guide. Final Order issued 11-14-07.
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John Oglesby, P.E.
Case No. 2010039279
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of practicing engineering on a delinquent license, 471.033(1)(i), Florida Statutes. A final order was issued on 07/13/2011, imposing a reprimand and fines & costs. Pursuant to the terms of the Joint Stipulation and Final Order, Licensee agrees to timely renew his license with the Board or request inactive status. Failure to do so may result in suspension or revocation of license.
Oglesby, John - Final OrderJuan Ordonez, P.E.
Case No. 2010049773
Licensee was charged with violating the provisions of Section 455.227(1)(c) and 471.033(1)(d), Florida Statutes, by being adjudicated guilty of a crime which directly relates to the practice of engineering or the ability to practice engineering. The Board approved a settlement stipulation and final order on 08/17/2011, imposing a reprimand, fines and costs, study guide, and successful completion of the professionalism and ethics course and probation for one (1) year.
Ordonez, Juan - Final OrderJudy Perkins, P.E.
Case No.2009064016
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, which provides that an engineer is subject to discipline for engaging in negligience in the practice of engeineering. A final order was issued on 07/01/2010, imposing a reprimand, fines and costs, two (2) additional years of probation to begin at the conclusion of probation term in Case No. 2006033572, successsful completion of the Intermediate professionalism and ethics course, study guide and project reviews at six (6) and eighteen (18) months.
Perkins, Judy - Final OrderJoseph Potts, P.E.
PE 22656
Licensee was charged with two (2) counts of violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering. The Board approved a Settlement Stipulation imposing reprimand; $6,000.00 administrative fine ($3,000.00 per count for (2) counts); costs of $1,848.00; probation for two (2) year(s) with plan review at 6 and 18 months; Board approved course in Engineering Professionalism and Ethics; and study guide. Final Order issued 03-12-08.
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(k), Florida Statutes, “violating any order of the board or department previously entered in a disciplinary hearing." A final order was issued on 03/17/2011, imposing suspension of license for five (5) years or until such time as Respondent comes in compliance with the previous final order filed March 12, 2008; petitions for reinstatement and appears before the Board.
Joseph Rickett, P.E.
Case Nos. 2007050379 & 2007068938
Licensee was charged with three (3) counts of negligence in the practice of engineering, Section 471.033(1)(g) F.S. The Board approved a settlement stipulation imposing costs of $11,902.00; probation for two (2) years, stayed until practice resumes in State of Florida. When practice resumes, required to complete NCEES Structural 1 Exam; appearance followed by two (2) years probation; completion of Engineering Professionalism and Ethics course; project review at six (6) and eighteen (18) months and study guide. Final order was issued on 05/27/2010.
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Michael Robinson P.E.
Case No. 2008016464
Licensee was charged with one (1) count of engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering, 471.033(1)(g). A final order was issued on 03/04/2011, imposing a reprimand, appearance, fine and costs, probation for two (2) years, successful completion of a Professionalism and Ethics course, study guide and project reviews at six (6) and eighteen (18) months.
Clark Scherer P.E.
Case No. 2010030532
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, “engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering” and Rule 61G15.19001(4), F.A.C. A final order was issued on 05/04/2011, imposing costs and licensee agrees to not renew his license after expiration on 02/28/2011 and to never reapply for licensure as a P.E. or Certificate of Authorization holder in the State of Florida.
Daniel Shafer, P.E.
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, “engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering”. A final order was issued on 06/24/2011, imposing reprimand, fines & costs, restriction from practicing structural engineering until successful completion of the NCEES Civil Engineering Exam with Structural Option. In addition licensee’s license will be placed on an “inactive” status until he decides to resume business in the State of Florida. Once business is resumed, licensee will be required to appear before the board at which time he will be placed on two (2) years probation, with project reviews at six (6) and eighteen (18) months, successful completion of the professionalism and ethics course and study guide.
David Shumate, P.E.
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, by engaging in the negligence in the practice of engineering. A final order was issued on August 22, 2011, imposing payment of costs for $117.00 and restriction from practicing structural engineering until successfully passing the NCEES Structural Exam. An appearance before the board is required to have restriction lifted, at which time the Board reserves the right to impose terms of reinstating license.
James Lee Smith, P.E.
Case No. 2004044194
Licensee was charged with one (1) count by engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering and violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes by not timely providing engineering documents to the Engineer of Record and failed to comply the applicable requirements of Rule 61G15-30.006(2) Florida Administrative Code; One (1) count for not sealing or apply his signature to the design documents and thus required to be sealed, signed and dated under provisions of Rules 61G15-23.002(2) and 61G15-30.006(2), Florida Administrative Code and by violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida statutes and engaging in misconduct in the practice of engineering and with violating Section 471.033(1)(a), Florida Statutes, violating Section 471.025(1), Florida Statutes.
The Board approved a Settlement Stipulation imposing a fine of $5,000.00, costs of $3,909.90 reprimand, restriction of design of electrical systems until licensee passes Part 2 of the NCEES Electrical Engineering Principles and Practice Exam, two (2) years probation, project review of remaining engineer practice (6) and (18) months, study guide and completion of an Engineering Professionalism and Ethics course. Final Order issued 5-3-07.
William Stuhrke, P.E.
Case No. 2011004177
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A.C. by being negligent in the practice of engineering. A final order was issued on 10/19/2011 imposing permanent restriction of engaging in the design of aluminum structures covered by Chapter 20, Florida Building Code(2007 Edition with 2009 Supplement and as subsequently thereafter amended); fines and costs; reprimand, successful completion of the professionalism and ethics course, and study guide.
Manuel Valdes-Linares, P.E.
Case Nos. 2004048070 & 2004048091
Licensee was charged with three (3) counts of engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering and violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes. The Board imposed a fine of $3,000.00, costs of $1,668.20, suspension for one (1) year, reprimand, probation of two (2) years, study guide and completion of Engineering Professionalism and Ethics course. Final Order issued 1-09-09.
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Manuel Vega, P.E.
Case No. 2010049929
Licensee was charged with violating the provisions of Section 455.227(1)(c) and 471.033(1)(d), Florida Statutes, by being adjudicated guilty of a crime which directly relates to the practice of engineering or the ability to practice engineering. The Board approved a settlement stipulation and final order on 08/17/2011, imposing a reprimand, fines and costs, study guide, and successful completion of the professionalism and ethics course and probation for one (1) year.
Vega, Manuel - Final OrderJames Whittum, P.E.
Case No. 2010062357
Licensee was charged with violating the provisions of Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F.A.C. by engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering. A final order was issued on 08/17/2011, imposing a reprimand, fines & costs, study guide, and successful completion of the professionalism and ethics course. Licensee is restricted from issuing any certifications or engineering reports on construction projects that would require on-site inspection in order for the certification/ report to be issued. This restriction also precludes Licensee from issuing such certifications/ reports if the on-site inspection is performed by the Licensee or if performed by others acting under his supervision unless such subordinates are also Professional Engineers or Engineer Interns.
Kenneth Williams, P.E.
Case No. 2009020080
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes and Rule 61G15.19001(4), F.A.C, “engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering”. A final order was issued on 05/04/2011, imposing reprimand, fines & costs, probation for 2 (two) years, successful completion of Professionalism and Ethics course and study guide, and project reviews at 6 (six) and 18 (eighteen) months of any civil engineering projects.
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Robert Wood, P.E.
Case Nos. 2007062474 & 2008062802
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F.A.C., by engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering. The Board approved a settlement stipulation imposing a fine of $500.00, costs of $5362.24, reprimand, two (2) years probation, project reviews at six (6) and eighteen (18) months, study guide, and completion of a Board approved Engineering Professionalism & Ethics course. Final order issued 11/04/09.
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