City of New York v. Maul

OPINION OF THE COURT

Graffeo, J.

We conclude that the Appellate Division did not abuse its discretion in affirming a Supreme Court order granting class action certification under CPLR article 9 to plaintiffs, a group of developmentally disabled children and young adults who are or *504have been in New York City’s foster care system. We therefore affirm the Appellate Division order.

I

This appeal concerns the alleged failures of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) to fulfill their…