CALLAHAN v. CAREY


53 A.D.3d 404 (2008)

861 N.Y.S.2d 624

ROBERT CALLAHAN et al., Respondents, v. HUGH L. CAREY et al., Defendants, and EDWARD I. KOCH et al., Appellants. LOUISE F. ELDREDGE et al., Respondents, v. EDWARD I. KOCH et al., Appellants.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

Decided July 1, 2008.


In 1979, plaintiffs in the Callahan action, who were homeless, single, adult men, brought this action "challenging the sufficiency and quality of shelter for homeless men in New York City." Pursuant to a final judgment by consent (the decree), dated August 26, 1981, the city defendants were to provide "shelter and board to each homeless man who applies for it provided that (a) the man meets the need standard to qualify for...

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