Legal Opinion
Levy v. City Commission on Human Rights
New York Court of Appeals
Decided June 8, 1995PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Simons, J.
As this appeal comes to us, the only issue presented is whether the New York City Transit Authority is subject to the jurisdiction of the New York City Commission on Human Rights. We hold that it is, and therefore affirm the order of the Appellate Division.
In September 1987 petitioner Lynn Levy filed a complaint with the New York City Commission on Human Rights, alleging discrimination by her former employer, the New York City Transit Authority. Levy complained that she had been subject to sexual harassment, and that the termination of her probationary employment…
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