Howell v. New York City Human Resources Administration

OPINION OF THE COURT

Edward H. Lehner, J.

This is a special proceeding brought pursuant to CPLR 7502 (subd [a]) for a judgment pursuant to CPLR 411 and 2308 (subd [b]) directing respondents, New York City Human Resources Administration, New York City Department of Social Services and others, to comply with subpoenas duces tecum, issued pursuant to CPLR 7505 on behalf of petitioner, a civil servant who was terminated by respondents. The subpoenas were issued in the context of a disciplinary arbitration in which petitioner, Frank Howell, seeks reinstatement and vindication.

Allegedly, the…