NEW YORK
Godfrey v. Hevesi
The Alliance Defense Fund, on behalf of taxpayer-plaintiffs, is challenging the state comptroller's decision to recognize non-local same-sex marriages under the New York State and Local Retirement System. Lambda Legal has intervened as a defendant in the case.
On September 12, 2007, the trial court dismissed the challenging, holding that the comptroller's recognition was consistent with New York's liberal rules for recognizing foreign marriages. The challengers are appealing.
Documents
Trial Court
- Complaint (Sept. 7, 2006) (Index No. 5896/06)
- Decision (Apr. 5, 2007) (affirming standing of taxpayers)
- Decision (Sept. 12, 2007) (dismissing challenge)
Background
- Comptroller's Letter (Oct. 8, 2004) ( announcing policy of recognition)
Press Releases
- Alliance Defense Fund (Sept. 8, 2006) (announcing suit)
- Comptroller (Sept. 13, 2006) (response to suit)
- Alliance Defense Fund (Apr. 17, 2007) (response to standing decision)