ROC Vacate

2014A-4400-ROC · Registrar of Contractors · 2016-02-02

IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

The hearing of this matter convened on February 2, 2016. Davis Home Furnishings (hereinafter “Complainant”) appeared through its authorized representative, Rodney Warren DeSanti. Sunset Shutters LLC (hereinafter “Respondent”) appeared through its authorized representative, Alvaro Ramirez. Based upon the entire record in this matter, the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order are submitted to the Director of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. At the onset of the scheduled hearing, outside the presence of the Administrative Law Judge, the parties concluded a settlement agreement, the terms of which were stated upon the record. 2. The terms of the aforementioned settlement agreement are as follows: a. Respondent agreed to pay the sum of $250.00 per month on the 5th day of each month, beginning with March 5, 2016, to the Respondent until the sum of $3,500.00 is fully paid; b. Complainant agreed to close its complaint against the Respondent. 3. The Administrative Law Judge finds the terms of the foregoing settlement to be the product of knowing and voluntary action on the part of each party. 4. Based on the settlement agreement between the parties, the hearing was vacated. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The policy of the law favors settlements of disputes and adverse parties should be free to adjust their differences by entry into agreements or stipulations of settlement which should be recognized and given effect by all tribunals. 2. The settlement reached and submitted during the hearing of this matter, having been found to be voluntarily made, warrants the termination of the instant hearing. ORDER In view of the foregoing, the hearing in this matter is vacated and the matter is hereby remanded to the Registrar of Contractors for appropriate disposition.

Done this day, February 2, 2016. /s/ M. Douglas Administrative Law Judge

Copy mailed/e-mailed/faxed January 29, 2016 to:

Jeffrey Fleetham, Director Registrar of Contractors c/o Legal Department 1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 105 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Sunset Shutters LLC 10105 E Via Linda Scottsdale, AZ 85258-5311

Davis Home Furnishings Rodney Warren DeSanti 15600 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85254-2124

By Dawn Vandeberg -----------------------

Office of Administrative Hearings 1400 West Washington, Suite 101 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (602) 542-9826