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Dear Mr. Mueller:

You ask substantially the following question:

Does section 119.071(2)(g)1.a., Florida Statutes, require disclosure of a discrimination complaint when the alleged victim has withdrawn the complaint and requested confidentiality as part of a settlement with the agency?

In sum:

When an agency has reached a settlement with an individual who has filed a discrimination complaint, the claimant has pursued the claim and may not request confidentiality pursuant to section 119.071(2)(g)2., Florida Statutes.

Your letter includes discussion of an attendant "funded settlement" for which…