Davis v. Baker

No. 01 CH 6270 ; Clearinghouse Number: 53904

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Food Stamp Recipient Challenge Department's Termination of Food Stamp Benefits for Fraud Without Regard to Evidence

Abstract

Plaintiff Food Stamp recipient seeks reversal of an administrative decision of the Illinois Department of Human Services. The Department had found that plaintiff’s Food Stamp debit card had been used fraudulently, after a purchase made on the card was deemed not to be a legitimate food purchase by the Food and Nutrition Service, based on the logistics of purchases made in that particular store. Without giving reasons, the Department dismissed evidence that the card had been used by an ex-boyfriend while plaintiff was experiencing problems from surgery. Plaintiff sues for the making of a decision unsupported by evidence, and contends that the Department's "strict liability" policy is not consistent with the law. She also maintains that the relationship with her boyfriend is not a fiduciary relationship recognized by law and therefore she is not responsible for his actions.

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Docket Date
2001-07-17 00:00:00+00:00