MATTER OF LEE v. Smith

43 N.Y.2d 453 (1977)

In the Matter of Annie Lee et al., on Behalf of Themselves and All Others Similarly Situated, Respondents,

v.

J. Henry Smith, as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services, Respondent, and Philip L. Toia, as Acting Commissioner of the New York State Department of Social Services, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of the State of New York.

Argued November 9, 1977.

Decided December 21, 1977.

Louis J. Lefkowitz, Attorney-General (Amy Juviler, Samuel A. Hirshowitz, Herbert Wallenstein and Gilbert L. Offenhartz of counsel), for appellant.

Ralph Murphy, Carolyn A.…