Hasper v. Ortiz

OPINION OF THE COURT

Michael J. Dontzin, J.

The petitioner in this CPLR article 78 proceeding is a New York City fireman who seeks an order: (1) vacating his failing score on a promotional examination for the position of lieutenant, (2) directing the respondents to accord him a passing score, and (3) annulling the respondents’ determination which denied his claim for veteran’s preference. The petition is granted to the extent that respondents are directed to accord the petitioner a score of 72 and to credit the petitioner’s claim for veteran’s preference when his name is added to the eligible…