Bloomberg v. Hennessy

OPINION OF THE COURT

Robert F. Doran, J.

The petitioner is a practicing attorney representing two infant plaintiffs, pedestrians struck by moving trains. Pursuant to CPLR article 78, the petitioner is seeking an order compelling the respondent, the Commissioner of Transportation, to turn over to or to allow the petitioner access to certain information and reports within his possession.

By letter dated June 28, 1978, the petitioner requested access to reports made by the respondent concerning the accidents in which the petitioner’s clients sustained their injuries. The request was predicated on…