Gribetz v. Evans

OPINION OF THE COURT

Mollen, P. J.

The primary issue presented by this appeal is whether Judiciary Law § 39 obligates the State of New York to fully reimburse the County of Rockland for all costs incurred by the county for security measures taken in connection with several criminal actions commonly and collectively referred to as the "Brink’s case” and, if not, whether the statute’s application denies plaintiff, a taxpayer of Rockland County, of his constitutional right to equal protection of the laws.

I. Facts

The instant appeal arises out of the well-publicized October 20, 1981 incident in…