Ramanadhan v. Wing

OPINION OF THE COURT

Beverly S. Cohen, J.

In this CPLR article 78 proceeding, the petitioner, a medical doctor, challenges on constitutional grounds a determination of the New York State Department of Social Services (the Department) dated November 26, 1996 (the Determination). The Determination imposed a fine of $102,000 and suspended the doctor from participating in the New York State Medicaid Provider Program (Medicaid). This action was taken without a hearing. Petitioner also asks for injunctive relief barring the Department from suspending her from participation prior to the hearing, or…