Case Name: In the Matter of Anthony B. Fusco et al., Respondents, against Robert Moses, as Chairman of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority of the City of New York, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1951-12-18
Citations: 279 A.D. 737
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of Anthony B. Fusco et al., Respondents, against Robert Moses, as Chairman of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority of the City of New York, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 279
Pages: 737–737

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Anthony B. Fusco et al., Respondents, against Robert Moses, as Chairman of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority of the City of New York, Appellant.

Opinion:
Callahan, J.
(dissenting). I cannot see that there was such interference with the petitioners' right to counsel as to warrant the relief afforded by restoration to their civil service status. Berninger's visit to the attorney's office was his individual act not performed at the instance or with the knowledge of the authority. The latter made no use of any information obtained at the attorney's office. Guilt was abundantly established by evidence of conduct preceding the wrongful visit. Thus, the merits of the proceeding were in no way affected by the mistaken actions of Berninger.
The petitioners were offered the right to secure new counsel, which they declined. The same counsel continues to represent them here. I think that we are unduly extending the statutory right to a hearing to permit the present occurrence to block the removal of dishonest employees.
I vote to reverse the order and dismiss the petition.
Peek, P. J., Glennon, Van Voorhis and Shientag, JJ., concur in decision; Callahan, J., dissents and votes to reverse and dismiss the petition, in opinion.
Order offirmed, with $20 costs and disbursements to petitioners-respondents. No opinion. [200 Misc. 196.] [See post, p. 791.]