New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of New York State Medical Transporters Association, Inc., Appellants v. Cesar A. Perales, as…
December 20, 199077 N.Y.2d 126
Summary
The Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's dismissal of the petitioners' claim that the Department of Social Services (DSS) was estopped or had ratified its fiscal agent's retroactive prior‑approval practice, holding that estoppel and ratification are unavailable against a governmental agency in this context. Justice Alexander dissented, arguing that DSS had impliedly ratified the practice.