Avon Products, Inc. v. State Division of Human Rights

OPINION OF THE COURT

Martin Evans, J.

This is a proceeding under section 298 of the Executive Law for an order setting aside an order of the State Division of Human Rights (SDHR or Division) dated August 27, 1987, and dismissing the complaint of respondent Allen.

*467Allen had previously filed a complaint with the SDHR, and the order of the Division, which petitioner seeks to set aside, dismissed Allen’s complaint on the grounds of "administrative convenience.”

The underlying reasons why petitioner seeks to have Allen’s complaint against it reinstated, so that it can be determined on the merits…