Jackson v. Jackson

GORDON, Senior District Judge:

In March of 1987, the Dickenson County Department of Social Services terminated Kathy Jackson’s benefits under the food stamp program. Jackson appealed this decision to the State Hearing Authority of the Virginia Department of Social Services and asked to receive food stamp benefits pending appeal. The Virginia Department of Social Services refused Jackson’s request to receive benefits pending appeal and, thereafter, affirmed the termination of food stamp benefits. Jackson filed suit challenging the substantive decision to deny food stamp benefits and the…