Dukaj v. Department of Social Services

Mark Dukaj appeals as of right from the March 6, 1985, order of the circuit court which affirmed the decision of the hearing referee for the Michigan Department of Social Services denying petitioner’s request for afdc benefits pursuant to the application of the "lump sum rule,” 42 USC 602(a)(17).

In May, 1982, the afdc benefits for petitioner and his family were terminated when petitioner received a workers’ compensation award of approx*435imately $12,000. By applying the lump sum rule to the award, dss determined that petitioner would be ineligible for benefits until June, 1984.

The proceeds from…