Permits court ruling in favor of a petitioner appealing the denial of a disability pension to grant the pension.

New York A00533 amends the civil practice law and rules to allow a court to grant a disability pension to a petitioner if the court finds the denial was arbitrary and capricious. This applies to appeals filed but not yet adjudicated. The court can annul the denial and grant the pension, with any restitution or damages incidental to the primary relief.

Permits court ruling in favor of a petitioner appealing the denial of a disability pension to grant the pension.

New York A00533 amends the civil practice law and rules to allow a court to grant a disability pension to a petitioner if the court finds the denial was arbitrary and capricious. This applies to appeals filed but not yet adjudicated. The court can annul the denial and grant the pension, with any restitution or damages incidental to the primary relief.