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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re Christopher

The court considered a petition by the Broome County Social Services Department for an extension of placement for the child Elizabeth. Elizabeth was placed in foster care following the death of her half-brother, for which her mother, Sally, was convicted of criminally negligent homicide. Despite the Department's placement of Elizabeth with her mother during the proceedings, the court found Sally lacked credibility, insight, and responsibility for her actions. Expert testimony from two clinical psychologists highlighted the high risk to Elizabeth in her mother's care due to the mother's personality issues and lack of accountability. The court granted the extension of placement for 12 months but ordered Elizabeth's removal from her mother's home, directing the Department to place her in an appropriate alternative setting while both parents receive necessary services.

Child WelfareFamily Court ActExtension of PlacementChild AbuseCriminally Negligent HomicideParental RightsBest Interests of the ChildPsychological EvaluationCredibility AssessmentParental Responsibility
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re Lindsay W.

The Commissioner of Social Services of the City of New York appealed an order from the Family Court, Queens County, which effectively dismissed a proceeding to continue the placement of a neglected child, Lindsay W. The Family Court had denied the Commissioner's request for a temporary extension of placement, citing the process server's error in service as an invalid excuse. The appellate court ruled that the Family Court abused its discretion by not granting the temporary extension, finding that the Commissioner had shown 'good cause' through good-faith attempts to notify the respondent mother and an excusable process server misunderstanding. The case was reversed and remitted to the Family Court to determine if the Commissioner's initial petition for extension, filed 11 days late, was also for 'good cause', which would then lead to a merits hearing on the extension of placement.

Child NeglectFamily Court ActPlacement ExtensionService of ProcessAbuse of DiscretionGood CauseParental RightsAppellate ReviewRemittiturTimely Filing
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 01, 1986

In re Belinda B.

The appellate court reviewed a Family Court order that dismissed a petition by the Monroe County Department of Social Services (DSS) for an extension of foster care placement for two children, Belinda and Carol Sue. The Family Court had found that DSS failed to prove the natural parents' inability to care for their children. The appellate court affirmed this finding but modified the order, remitting the case for a hearing to determine the best interests of the children. The court emphasized that even if parents are deemed fit, extraordinary circumstances, such as extended foster care and pending permanent neglect proceedings, necessitate a best interests determination before the children are immediately returned to their natural parents. The decision highlighted the procedural complexities and suggested legislative review.

Child NeglectFoster Care ExtensionParental RightsBest Interests of the ChildFamily Court ProcedureAppellate ReviewChild WelfareMonroe CountyLaw GuardianDSS
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re Nicholas M.

This case concerns a petition filed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for a 12-month extension of placement for Nicholas, a hearing-impaired child adjudicated as a juvenile delinquent, who committed an act that would constitute endangering the welfare of a child. Nicholas, through his Law Guardian, opposed the extension, arguing that OCFS placement was not the least restrictive, violated the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) by denying effective treatment, and failed to provide necessary special education services. The court, presided over by Justice Michael L. Hanuszczak, found that OCFS placement remained the least restrictive alternative, balancing Nicholas's needs with community protection, and dismissed the ADA violation claim due to insufficient evidence. However, the court did find that Nicholas was not receiving mandated speech language therapy and a teacher of the deaf as outlined in his individualized education program (IEP). Consequently, the court granted the extension of placement with OCFS for 12 months, from July 20, 2001, to July 20, 2002, and ordered OCFS to conduct an evaluation regarding Nicholas's special education needs and submit an educational service plan.

Juvenile DelinquencyFoster CarePlacement ExtensionAmericans With Disabilities ActADASpecial EducationIndividualized Education ProgramIEPSexual Offender TreatmentLeast Restrictive Placement
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re Darren H.

Respondent Darren was adjudicated a juvenile delinquent and placed with the New York State Division for Youth (DFY) in 1974. He was paroled to his mother in October 1975. In February 1976, DFY filed a petition for a 12-month extension of his placement, citing the benefit of continued services. Although the petition was timely filed, a clerical error delayed its placement before the court until March 11, 1976, after the original placement's termination date of February 28, 1976. Darren's Law Guardian argued the court lacked jurisdiction due to this delay. The court distinguished the case from precedents involving deprivation of liberty for confined juveniles, noting Darren was on parole and did not object to the extension. The court granted the petition, extending placement for 12 months nunc pro tunc February 28, 1976, asserting that neither the petitioner nor the respondent should be penalized for clerical errors, especially when no liberty deprivation for a confined juvenile was at stake.

Juvenile DelinquencyExtension of PlacementNunc Pro TuncClerical ErrorFamily Court ActDue ProcessParole StatusLiberty DeprivationJurisdictionAftercare Services
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 18, 1996

In re Jennifer WW.

This case involves an appeal from a Family Court order extending the placement of respondent's children, Jennifer, Kathryn, and Edward, in petitioner's custody. The initial placement stemmed from respondent's admission of sexually abusing Jennifer, leading to her adjudication as abused and the other children as neglected. The Family Court granted an additional extension of the placement and supervision order, a decision affirmed by the appellate court. The court considered testimony regarding respondent's progress in sexual abuse treatment, his refusal to acknowledge the sexual nature of his conduct, and the high risk of re-abuse. The appellate court found no error in the Family Court's decision to extend the order, concluding that the appeal was not moot despite the initial order's expiration due to subsequent extensions.

Family LawChild AbuseChild NeglectPlacement ExtensionSexual Abuse TreatmentRisk AssessmentAppellate ReviewFamily Court ActMadison County
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Jun 06, 1977

In re Donny J.

This case involves supplementary proceedings to extend the placement of two brothers, Donny and Randy J., who were placed with agencies as a disposition in their PINS (persons in need of supervision) cases. A plan was presented to the court requesting Donny's return home and a one-year extension for Randy's placement. The court granted the application for Donny but denied the extension for Randy, stating that the need for it had not been demonstrated and that the State should not maintain a youngster merely for better functioning under institutional supervision. The judge also criticized the lack of standards for accepting continued placement and the laxity in investigating parents' financial ability to contribute to their child's maintenance, as mandated by various laws. The court urged the Legislature to consider referring such uncontested applications to an administrative agency.

PINS CasePlacement ExtensionParental ResponsibilityFinancial ContributionSocial Services LawFamily Court ActExecutive LawJudicial ScrutinyAdministrative ReferralChild Welfare
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 06, 1977

In re Jacqueline E.

This proceeding, initiated by the Commissioner of Social Services, sought a 12-month extension of placement for Jacqueline E., aimed at a trial discharge to her natural mother, Martha Q. The Law Guardian concurrently requested an extension and termination of parental rights for adoption by the foster parents, John and Hazel F. The court acknowledged Jacqueline's desire to remain with her foster parents, as expressed in a psychiatric evaluation and in camera. However, citing the natural mother's rehabilitation and statutory preference for reuniting families, the court extended Jacqueline's placement with the Department of Social Services through December 6, 1978. This extension includes a supervised trial discharge to the natural mother, while denying the Law Guardian's request to terminate parental rights.

Child PlacementFamily ReunificationParental RightsFoster CareTrial DischargeBest Interest of the ChildLaw GuardianSocial Services LawFamily Court ActParental Fitness
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Case No. 2016-08-0085
Regular Panel Decision
Jul 19, 2016

Humphreys, Jerry v. Prestigious Placement, Inc.

Jerry Humphreys, a fifty-year-old employee, filed a Request for Expedited Hearing against Prestigious Placement, Inc., his uninsured employer, seeking continued medical and temporary disability benefits for work-related neck and back injuries sustained on June 18, 2015. Humphreys reported the injury to Americraft supervisor and then Prestigious, receiving initial treatment and benefits until January 15, 2016, when benefits were terminated due to alleged refusal of light duty work and fabricated claims. The Court found Humphreys injured himself at work and that the employer's defenses lacked evidence, including their claim of willful misconduct or refusal of light duty work. Presiding Judge Jim Umsted ruled that Humphreys is entitled to continued medical treatment with his authorized treating physician, Dr. Murrell, and ongoing temporary partial disability benefits from January 16, 2016, forward. Additionally, the Court awarded Humphreys' attorney a fee of twenty percent of the temporary disability award.

Expedited HearingMedical BenefitsTemporary DisabilityNeck InjuryBack InjuryCervical MyelopathyUninsured EmployerWork-Related AccidentSedentary Work RestrictionsAttorney's Fees
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Ficken v. Vocational Education & Extension Board of Suffolk

The petitioner sought review of her employment termination as a secretary by the Vocational Education and Extension Board of the County of Suffolk (VEEB) and requested reinstatement with back pay. She argued that she was discharged without the procedural protections afforded to civil servants under Civil Service Law § 75. VEEB contended that the petitioner was not covered by these protections. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, directing her reinstatement and back pay. The appellate court affirmed this decision, holding that the petitioner's position, though designated 'unclassified' by Suffolk County, did not fit any category under Civil Service Law § 35, thus classifying it as 'classified' and entitling her to § 75 protections. The court emphasized that the petitioner could not be denied these rights until a proper classification was established.

Civil Service LawEmployment TerminationReinstatementBack PayUnclassified ServiceClassified ServiceCivil Servant RightsDue ProcessArticle 78 ProceedingSuffolk County
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