White v. County of Sullivan

Petitioner commenced a prior CPLR article 78 proceeding challenging respondent’s denial of benefits. In March 2010, Supreme Court concluded that respondent’s determination was arbitrary and capricious, and granted the petition to the extent of remanding the matter and directing respondent to hold a hearing. Following a hearing, a Hearing Officer determined, among other things, that petitioner had established his eligibility to receive General Municipal Law § 207-c benefits beginning at the time of his injuiy in June 2009, but that he was able to resume light duty work in February 2011. The…