Kanalos v. Blum

Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 to review a determination of the respondent State Commissioner of Social Services, dated June 12, 1979 and made after a statutory fair hearing, which affirmed the determination of the local agency granting petitioner only $100 in emergency assistance. Petition granted to the extent that the determination is annulled on the law, without costs or disbursements, and matter remanded to the respondent State commissioner for a new fair hearing. Petitioner and her disabled adult daughter resided in an apartment. Due to the negligence of the tenant above them…