It is hereby ordered that the order so appealed from be and the same hereby is unanimously reversed on the law without costs and the original lien is reinstated.
Memorandum:
The Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services (DSS) appeals from an order reducing its medical assistance lien on the proceeds of a medical malpractice settlement between plaintiff and defendant doctor. Plaintiff commenced a medical malpractice action against defendant on
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