MATTER OF SANTANA v. HAMMONS


177 Misc.2d 223 (1998)

673 N.Y.S.2d 882

In the Matter of Luz E. Santana et al., Petitioners, v. Marva Hammons, as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services, et al., Respondents.

Supreme Court, New York County.

April 23, 1998


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Legal Aid Society (Susan Sternberg of counsel), for petitioners. Michael D. Hess, Corporation Counsel of New York City (Kerri Jew of counsel), for Marva Hammons, respondent. Dennis C. Vacco, Attorney-General (Heidi Grossman of counsel), for Brian Wing, as Acting Commissioner of New York State Department of Social Services, respondent.


EMILY JANE GOODMAN, J.

Petitioner Luz E. Santana (Santana), a public assistance recipient, is a disabled woman who suffers from insulindependent diabetes, arthritis, ulcers and chronic migraine headaches. Psychiatrists and psychologists have diagnosed her as psychotic and have treated her for depression and psychosis. She has a history of suicidal and auditory hallucinations. Ms. Santana is a recipient of public...

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