| a result in which the defendant/respondent fell into bankruptcy before the case could be concluded. |
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a result in which the DOAH ALJ entered an order of dismissal. Such dismissal could have been for a variety of reasons (eg, lack of jurisdiction, order to show cause, etc.). Important Note: “dismissal” on account of a judgment declaring the defendant/respondent the winner does not get categorized here (see ‘Lost’ instead). |
| An employment discrimination charge that will fall under both the FCHR’s jurisdiction and the EEOC’s jurisdiction. Thereby giving litigants access to [both] the state courts and the federal courts. Pendent jurisdiction will keep both the state law (ie, the FCRA) and the federal law (ie, ADA/ADEA/Title VII/etc) alive at the same time. This is a very important distinction. |
| An employment discrimination case that originated in the State of Florida (ie, the discriminatory events took place in Florida). The case might end up in the federal system; or it might stay within the state system. Nevertheless, the discriminatory events happened in Florida. |
| a result in which the docket entries indicate that the case was amicably resolved. However, the explicit terminology [to confidently deem that the case was settled] was not present. |
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a result in which the DOAH ALJ entered a “Recommended Order” declaring the defendant/respondent the winner. A recommendation that the FCHR subsequently ratified with a “Final Order”. contrast with “Victory” |
| a result in which the parties explicitly entered into a release (ie, an agreement/contract precluding litigation) |
| a result in which DOAH explicitly relinquished jurisdiction back to the FCHR; typically, for the purpose of the FCHR to continue processing the case. |
| a result in which the parties explictly resolved the case without the need for a judgment. |
| a result in which the case terminated for some unknown reason |
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a result in which the DOAH ALJ entered a “Recommended Order” declaring the complainant/petitioner the winner. A recommendation that the FCHR subsequently ratified with a “Final Order”. contrast with “Lost” |
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a result in which the complainant voluntarily withdrew the case. Such withdrawal could have been for a variety of reasons (eg, file in separate court, personal reasons, fear, logistical issues, etc.). contrast with “Dismissal” |
