Legal Opinion

Trifaro v. Town of Colonie

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided July 6, 2006PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSpain, J.

Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 (transferred to this Court by order of the Supreme Court, entered in Albany County) to review a determination of respondent which denied petitioner’s application for General Municipal Law § 207-c benefits.

Petitioner was a police officer employed by respondent when, in April 2002, an incident occurred during which petitioner was allegedly berated by a superior officer. Petitioner filed a grievance alleging harassment, but was dissatisfied with the manner in which the grievance was addressed. He became upset and, as the parties ultimately stipulated,…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. People v. VasquezNew York Court of Appeals · 1996
  2. Gager v. WhiteNew York Court of Appeals · 1981
  3. MATTER OF THEROUX v. ReillyNew York Court of Appeals · 2003
  4. Alscot Investing Corp. v. Incorporated Village of Rockville CentreNew York Court of Appeals · 1985
  5. Balcerak v. County of NassauNew York Court of Appeals · 1999

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3Cited by6 opinions

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