Williston v. Eggleston: U.S.D.C., S.D.N.Y.  Class action filed in 2004 challenging New York City’s failure to timely provide food stamps to eligible food stamp applicants.  In April 2008, the court approved a settlement which requires the City to comply with federal and state deadlines for processing food stamp applications and providing food stamps to eligible households, including those most in need who qualify for expedited food stamp processing.  The settlement also requires New York State to supervise the City’s compliance with federal timeliness requirements.  Individuals whose food stamp applications are delayed may utilize an out-of-court relief mechanism to obtain a decision on their applications.  The court will retain jurisdiction over the case for four years, during which time compliance will be monitored through regular reports to plaintiffs’ counsel demonstrating the timeliness of food stamp application processing.  (RJ, MW)  (Co-Counsel: National Center for Law and Economic Justice; Urban Justice Center)