Werdein v. Johnson

—Order insofar as appealed from unanimously reversed on the law with costs, motions denied and complaint reinstated. Memorandum: Plaintiff sold her house to defendants Larry and Cheryl Johnson. At the time of *900the sale, Larry Johnson was employed by the Erie County Department of Social Services and was the caseworker for plaintiff with respect to her Medicaid benefits. The sale of the house rendered plaintiff ineligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits because the proceeds she received from the sale were considered a resource. Plaintiff commenced this action alleging that Larry…