Analysis of FCHR Investigative Determinations
By Year

Fact #1: 2017 saw an all-time high in the rate of “no cause” determinations (excluding the year 1986 – when records were scarce).

A year in which the FCHR rendered “no cause” determinations on 97% of all cases (154/159).

2017, notably, was also the year in which the Makere v Allstate lawsuit began with the FCHR. An infamous case in which a DOAH ALJ committed perjury in order to cover up.

Fact #2: 2020 was a year in which the FCHR had a hard time completing its investigations within the 180-day statutory window.

Evidenced by a 14% rate of non-rendered determinations.

According to the agency, this was due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Takeaway #1: The FCHR has had a longstanding practice of rendering no cause determinations at a high rate (85%-95%).

Corroborated by the fact that the state agency brags about saving defendants “millions” of dollars (by avoiding legal fees in federal/state court).

Note #1: In 2000, the graph shows a large spike in discrimination cases. TBD contends that this is not a function of increased discrimination (at that timepoint). Rather, it is a reflection of increased data (borne out of technological advances in public recordkeeping).

Additional: These numbers can be further analyzed by:

(a) charge;
(b) demographics (eg, age, dis, etc.).; and
(c) type;