This is important in Michigan as well, since systems are always trying to use algorithms to force specific service levels without the bother of a person centered plan.....
The court found that the plaintiffs have demonstrated that they are likely to succeed on the merits of their procedural due process claim relating to the APS algorithm, that they are likely to suffer irreparable harm, the balance of hardships tips in their favor and a preliminary injunction is in the public interest, according to the opinion.
“The court therefore finds that plaintiffs have satisfied each of the requirements for a preliminary injunction…and this extraordinary equitable relief is warranted in this case,” the opinion states.
Johnston wrote that the plaintiffs had to meet the four criteria to merit a preliminary injunction to have their 2014 benefits restored.....
The plaintiffs claim in contrast, each year APS generates the benefit amounts arbitrarily through a secret and proprietary computer algorithm that does not give appropriate weight to recipient need and the amount of waiver benefits actually authorized in prior years.
The plaintiffs are seeking restoration of the lost benefits for themselves and class members. They’re being represented by Gary M. Smith, Lydia C. Milnes and Bren J. Pomponio of Mountain State Justice.