Zaro v. Coughlin

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Petitioner contends that the Hearing Officer failed to assess his "retaliation” defense in a fair and impartial manner. We disagree. The record reveals that petitioner was allowed to offer documentary and testimonial evidence in support of his defense (cf., Matter of Wilson v Coughlin, 186 AD2d 1090), and the fact that the Hearing Officer rejected the defense does not constitute a violation of due process.

Petitioner also asserts that the rule governing administrative appeals from disciplinary hearings fails to give adequate notice of those review…