Frink v. Prod

Opinion

BROUSSARD, J.

J. — Helene Frink petitioned for writ of mandate to vacate an administrative decision denying benefits under the aid to the totally disabled program (ATD). The superior court judgment states that while “the weight of the evidence was in petitioner’s favor, there was substantial evidence in the administrative record to support the respondent’s decision.” Relief was denied. On this appeal, petitioner contends that the trial court should have exercised its independent judgment on the evidence rather than apply the substantial evidence rule.

Petitioner’s application for…