Matter of Clair v. City of New York

OPINION OF THE COURT

Kahn, J.

In this hybrid CPLR article 78 proceeding and declaratory judgment action, petitioners include one natural person owning an “independent” New York City yellow taxicab medallion, which is restricted to use with only one taxicab, and four corporate owners of both independent and “minifleet” medallions, the latter of which authorize the operation of an unlimited number of yellow taxicabs. Petitioners seek annulment of the “Accessibility Rules” (35 RCNY 51-03 et seq., as amended) promulgated by respondent New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), as violative…