Kirkland v. NY STATE DEPT. OF CORRECTIONAL SERV.

552 F.Supp. 667 (1982)

Edward L. KIRKLAND, Joseph P. Bates, Sr., Arthur E. Suggs, each individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, Plaintiffs,

v.

The NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES;

Thomas A. Coughlin, III, individually and in his capacity as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Correctional Services;

The New York State Civil Service Commission;

Joseph Valenti, individually and in his capacity as President of the New York State Civil Service Commission and Civil Service Commissioner;

Josephine Gambino and James McFarland, each individually and in…