Mahoney v. Shinpoch

This case grows out of a challenge to rulemaking instituted by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). The plaintiff, a class of public assistance recipients, sought declaratory and injunctive relief through the invalidation of a DSHS rule reducing certain state-funded benefits. After cross motions for summary judgment, the trial court found in favor of the plaintiff class, and it is from that order that DSHS appeals. This court accepted certification pursuant to RCW 2.06.030, and we affirm.

Facts

The State of Washington provides public assistance to needy blind, elderly, and…