MATTER OF MANN v. BERGER


86 Misc.2d 690 (1976)

In the Matter of Dorothy Mann, Petitioner, v. Stephen Berger et al., Respondents.

Supreme Court, Special Term, Nassau County.

May 14, 1976


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Leonard S. Clark for petitioner. Louis J. Lefkowitz, Attorney-General, for Stephen Berger, respondent. James M. Catterson, Jr., County Attorney, for Joseph D'Elia, respondent.


BERTRAM HARNETT, J.

The issue here is whether a relatively sudden infestation of mice resulting in destruction of mattresses is an "emergency" within public assistance guidelines. The Social Services Commissioner thinks it is not, but we think it is.

Shortly after Dorothy Mann and her children moved to their present apartment, mice appeared. Within six months the mice destroyed a number of mattresses. It is undisputed that the family reasonably...

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