Franklin v. Fiorella

OPINION OF THE COURT

Lee Towne Adams, J.

On the 31st day of July, 1975, plaintiff, Robert J. Franklin, was injured when his auto and one owned by defendant collided. After the accident the Chautauqua County Department of Social Services provided public assistance to the plaintiffs and their family. Pursuant to section 104-b of the Social Services Law, the department filed notices of lien with the Chautauqua County Clerk, and served copies of the notices of lien upon the plaintiff, Robert J. Franklin, his attorney, Bruce K. Carpenter, Esq., John Fiorella, the driver of the second car in the…