February 2007

Murphy v. City of New York 35 A.D.3d 319, 827 N.Y.S.2d 46 N.Y.A.D. 1 Dept.,2006. December 28, 2006

Petitioner claimed that he was forced to retire from his position with the New York City Employees’ Retirement System, and asked for a pre-termination hearing on his forced retirement and a post-termination hearing to clear his name.

Carozza v. City of New York N.Y.A.D. 1 Dept.,2007 – February 13, 2007

Public employees were improperly disqualified from the promotions list. They were placed on the promotions list one month before its expiration. They petitioned to have a separate promotions list established for them that wouldn’t expire in one month. The Court rejected this

Matter of Angarano v. Harrison Cent. School Dist. (Special Term, Westchester County)

Petitioner was a probationary employee of Respondent School District.  During his probationary period, Petitioner was accused of sexual harassment by two co-workers and subsequently terminated based on Respondents’ findings during the investigation of the sexual harassment claims.  Petitioner sought reinstatement claiming

Matter of Tezeno v. City of Watertown  (App Div Fourth Dept)

A firefighter was fired from his position for making false statements on his job application.  Following his termination, Petitioner brought an Article 78 appeal to challenge this determination. The court found for Respondent holding its decision was supported by ample evidence and