Humane Society v. City of New York

OPINION OF THE COURT

Marcy S. Friedman, J.

In this action for a declaratory judgment, plaintiffs challenge *736the New York City Board of Health’s 1999 amendment to New York City Health Code (24 RCNY) § 161.01, which established a list of prohibited wild animals that included ferrets.1 Plaintiff Kaskel, proceeding pro se, moves for leave , to depose the members of the Board of Health and the Department of Health general counsel, and seeks to reserve the right to depose other city officials, including the Mayor. Plaintiff also seeks discovery of documents.

In support of his request for discovery,…