Rivera v. Bane

Rivera v Bane, Index No. 45305/92, refers to a case before the New York State Supreme Court of New York County that produced several rulings regarding the right of an individual to receive certain documents prior to a New York fair hearing.

Case history
It was filed as a class action in 1994. Following trial, the court ordered the city to make public assistance files available before fair hearings when timely requested by an appellant.