H.P. — First District affirms disability-agency decision without an opinion

Case
H.P. v. Agency for Persons With Disabilities
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Osterhaus, C.J.; Lewis, J.; Ray, J.
Date Decided
September 16, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-2773
Topics
Administrative Appeals; Disability Services; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

H.P. appealed a decision involving the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. The appeal arose from the Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Appeal Hearings, where Hearing Officer Robert Rusek presided.

The First District’s opinion does not describe the underlying facts, the administrative ruling, the issues raised on appeal, or the parties’ arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the decision under review.

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation. Chief Judge Osterhaus and Judges Lewis and Ray concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The First District affirmed the administrative decision involving H.P. and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
  • The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the merits.
  • The opinion was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the challenged administrative decision in place. Because the court gave no reasoning, the opinion offers no substantive guidance about disability services, administrative procedure, or the legal issues presented in the appeal.

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