3-6302-16119-CV

STATE OF MINNESOTA

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

 

Terry Kalil,                                              Complainant, vs.   Larry A. Knutson,                                              Respondent.

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING

TO:  Parties

          On August 25, 2004, a complaint was filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (attached), alleging a violation of Minn. Stat. Chapter  211B.  After reviewing the complaint, the undersigned Administrative Law Judge has determined that the complaint sets forth a prima facie violation of chapter 211B. 

          THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this matter is scheduled for a probable cause hearing to be held by telephone at 9:30 a.m. on August 27, 2004.  The Administrative Law Judge will contact Terry Kalil at 218/847-1979 and Larry Knutson at 218/847-6909 unless the parties request to be called at a different telephone number.  The probable cause hearing will be conducted pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 211B.34.  Information about the probable cause proceedings and copies of state statutes may be obtained online at www.oah.state.mn.us and www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us.  The Office of Administrative Hearings conducts contested case proceedings in accordance with the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct and the Professionalism Aspirations adopted by the Minnesota Supreme Court.

          At the probable cause hearing, all parties have the right to be represented by legal counsel, by themselves, or by a person of their choice if not otherwise prohibited as the unauthorized practice of law.  In addition, the parties have the right to submit evidence, affidavits, documentation and argument for consideration by the Administrative Law Judge.  Parties should bring with them all evidence bearing on the case with copies for the Administrative Law Judge and the opposing party.

          At the conclusion of the probable cause hearing, the Administrative Law Judge will either:  (1) dismiss the complaint based on a determination that the complaint is frivolous, or that there is no probable cause to believe that the violation of law alleged in the complaint has occurred; or (2) determine that there is probable cause to believe that the violation of law alleged in the complaint has occurred and refer the case to the Chief Administrative Law Judge for the scheduling of an evidentiary hearing.  Evidentiary hearings are conducted pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 211B.35.  If the Administrative Law Judge dismisses the complaint, the complainant has the right to seek reconsideration of the decision on the record by the Chief Administrative Law Judge, under Minn. Stat. § 211B.34, subd. 3.

          Any party who needs an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in this hearing process may request one.  Examples of reasonable accommodations include wheelchair accessibility, an interpreter, or Braille or large-print materials.  If any party requires an interpreter, the Administrative Law Judge must be promptly notified.  To arrange an accommodation, contact the Office of Administrative Hearings at 100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 1700, Minneapolis, MN 55401, or call 612-341-7610 (voice) or 612-341-7346 (TTY).

Dated:  August 26, 2004

                                                            /s/ Kathleen D. Sheehy___

                                                            KATHLEEN D. SHEEHY

                                                            Administrative Law Judge

                                                            Telephone 612/341-7602