Coville v. Blum

Judgment unanimously vacated, without costs, and determination annulled. Memorandum: Petitioner appeals the dismissal of her petition pursuant to CPLR article 78 seeking class certification and annulment of a fair hearing decision. On February 26, 1980, petitioner received Federal and State income tax refunds in the sum of $682.27. Shortly thereafter, petitioner used the refund moneys to pay various overdue bills and household expenses. She did not notify the local social services agency of receipt of the tax refunds because at the time she was not a recipient of public assistance and did not…