Corning Glass Works v. Ovsanik

Determination unanimously annulled on the law without costs and petition granted. Memorandum: In this proceeding commenced pursuant to Executive Law § 298, petitioner, Corning Glass Works (Corning), contends that the determination of the Commissioner of the State Division of Human Rights (SDHR) should be annulled. Corning argues, inter alia, that it was denied due process when Commissioner Rosa, who appeared as General *960Counsel for SDHR in the early stages of the proceedings, issued the final order, and that excessive delay on the part of SDHR resulted in substantial prejudice to Corning. We…