Randall B. Johnson v. Department of Corrections

Randall Johnson appeals the' final order of the administrative law judge finding that section 120,595(1), Florida Statutes, did not 'provide' a' statutory basis to support Johnson’s request for an award' of his attorney’s fees against the Department of Corrections. The ALJ concluded that in this case, the Department did not meet the definition of “nonprevailing adverse party” set out in section 120.595(l)(e)3., -and thus could not be liable for Mr. Johnson’s attorney’s fees under that statute.- As set forth below, we agree and affirm.

The administrative action began on September 19, 2014, when…