Same-Sex Conflicts

NEW YORK

Martinez v. Monroe Community College

A public employee sought spousal benefits for her same-sex partner. The women had celebrated a marriage in Canada. The trial court refused to recognize the marriage but the intermediate appellate court reversed.

Documents

State Trial Court

• Complaint (Jan. 2005)
• Decision (July 31, 2006) (unpublished) (Index No. 00433/05)

State Intermediate Appellate Court

• Decision (Feb. 1, 2008)

Other Sources

• NYCLU
• Plaintiff’s personal blog: Against the Grain