George Campbell Painting Corp. v. Reid

This is a proceeding to nullify a determination of the New York City Housing Authority disqualifying the appellant corporation from bidding on future contracts with the Authority. In addition the appellant seeks an injunction against the Authority’s enforcement of its decision. The disqualification is mandated by section 2601 of the Public Authorities Law since the appellant’s former president appeared before a Grand Jury investigating bid-rigging and refused to sign a waiver of immunity.

We hold that section 2601 of the Public Authorities Law is constitutional (Matter of Gardner v. Broderick,…