MATTER OF ROSS v. SIPPRELL


71 Misc.2d 677 (1972)

In the Matter of Juanita Ross, on Behalf of Herself, Her Minor Children and All Other Persons Similarly Situated, Petitioner, v. George G. Sipprell, as Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Social Services, et al., Respondents.

Supreme Court, Erie County.

October 2, 1972


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael A. O'Connor for petitioner. Gregory Stamm for George G. Sipprell, respondent. Louis J. Lefkowitz, Attorney-General (Rose LaMendola of counsel), for Abe Lavine, as State Commissioner of Social Services, respondent.


JAMES O. MOORE, J.

On two occasions this court has held that section 350-j of the Social Services Law mandates the granting of emergency assistance to needy families with children, rendered destitute by a burglary of household furnishings and clothing. (Matter of Thomas v. Sipprell, 69 Misc.2d 87; Ahmad v. Sipprell, April 30, 1972, unreported; see, also, Matter of Lawson v. Shuart,

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