FINACT2017A-783-CHC-ROC.pdf

2017A-783-CHC-ROC · Registrar of Contractors · 2017-07-25

REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA

Dr. Allison M. Pritchard, Case No. 2017-783 COMPLAINANT,

v.

Environmental Strategies Inc., License No. 083930, 084002, 084001 Docket No. CHC-2017A-783-ROC RESPONDENT. FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION AND ORDER

Under A.R.S. § 41-1092.08(B), the Registrar may review and accept, modify, or reject an

administrative law judge’s written decision. If the Registrar modifies or rejects that decision, then the

Registrar must provide written justification setting forth the reasons for the modification or rejection.

REJECTION

In this case, a hearing was held, and the administrative law judge issued a written decision. See

Administrative Law Judge Decision, attached. The Registrar reviewed that decision and hereby rejects it.

JUSTIFICATION

Under A.R.S. § 32-1154(B), the Registrar may suspend or revoke a contractors’ license if the

licensee “is guilty of or commits any of the acts or omissions set forth in [A.R.S. § 32-1154(A)]”. Here,

the administrative law judge explicitly found that Respondent was not guilty of the sole charge in the Registrar’s citation. See ALJ Dec. 7:10. Despite not finding a violation of A.R.S. § 32-1154(A), the administrative law judge recommended that Respondent’s license be suspended unless the parties provide written proof that Respondent paid a restitution award to Complainant. Because the administrative law judge made no finding of fact or conclusion of law that indicates Respondent committed a violation of A.R.S. § 32-1154(A), there is no basis for the Registrar to suspend

1 of 3 REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS 1700 W. Washington St. Suite 105 – Phoenix, AZ 85007-2812 Telephone (602)542-1525 1-877-692-9762 the Respondent’s license. Nothing in this Order is intended to prevent Complainant from seeking damages in a civil court of competent jurisdiction. CONCLUSION AND ORDER The Registrar hereby REJECTS the Administrative Law Judge decision. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Case No. 2017-783 is dismissed. This decision is the final administrative decision in this case and becomes effective on August 29, 2017. Dated this 20th day of July 2017. Registrar of Contractors /s/ Nicole Sornsin ----------------------------------------------------------- Nicole Sornsin Chief Counsel, Legal Department

Copy mailed via USPS First Class mail this 20th day of July 2017 to: Respondent Environmental Strategies Inc. 423 S Olsen Ave Tucson, AZ 85719-6342

Respondent’s Attorney Evan L. Thompson, Esq. Thompson Krone PLC 4601 E Fort Lowell Rd Ste 109 Tucson, AZ 85712-1183

Complainant Dr. Allison M Pritchard 4202 N Soldier Trl Tucson, AZ 85749-8501 Complainant’s Attorney James C. Frisch, Esq. King & Frisch, P.C. 6226 E Pima St Ste 150 Tucson, AZ 85712-7004 Copy electronically mailed this same date to: Office of Administrative Hearings Randolph D. Wolfson Administrative Law Judge

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