Cuddy v. State Department of Public Assistance

This is an appeal by James Cuddy, a welfare recipient, from a judgment of the Superior Court for Spokane County affirming a decision and order of the Director of the Department of Public Assistance.

Appellant is a 29-year-old epileptic with speech and hearing defects. He is classified by the department as disabled and eligible to receive welfare benefits. Prior to the present controversy, appellant’s disability benefits included a $55-per-month rent allowance for an apartment.

The Spokane office of the Department of Public Assistance determined that appellant had changed his place of residence…