Darns v. Sabol

OPINION OF THE COURT

Charles E. Ramos, J.

The plaintiffs seek an order declaring that persons who are HIV infected are entitled to emergency assistance from the City of New York if they have no shelter or are in need of different or more appropriate shelter. On behalf of themselves and a proposed class of individuals afflicted with HIV illness or with active AIDS, the plaintiffs have applied (or will apply) to defendant, the New York City Department of Social Services, for housing assistance, consisting of rent security deposits, brokers’ fees, and/or moving expenses.

Plaintiffs allege that they…