Tesson v. Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare

The plaintiff, Cecile Tesson (“Tesson”), brought this action against the defendant, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Welfare (the “Department”), alleging a violation of state law relative to the denial of her September 7, 1993 applications for AFDC and EAEDC. In her complaint, Tesson sought review, pursuant to M.G.L.c. 30A, §14, of a December 22, 1993 decision of the Welfare Appeals Referee denying her applications for AFDC and EAEDC benefits. On September 21, 1994, Tesson moved for summary judgment, which motion was opposed by the Department. Shortly thereafter, Tesson moved,…