Ortiz v. Woods

Opinion

DALSIMER, J.

Defendant appeals from an order granting a preliminary injunction in this consolidated matter. We affirm.

Procedural History

Plaintiff Harley filed a class action seeking to invalidate Manual of Policies and Procedures: Operations, section 22-022.51 (hereinafter 22-022.51), which was promulgated by defendant as Director of the State Department of Social Services. Shortly thereafter, plaintiff Ortiz filed her complaint, making essentially the same claims as Harley. On October 22, 1980, the trial court certified the class pursuant to the stipulation of the parties and ruled…