Glenn Winuk

Source: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2007/06/28/2007-06-28_justice_dept_ripped_on_911_benefit_case.html?ref=rss

Justice Dept. ripped on 9/11 benefit case

BY ERNIE NASPRETTO
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Posted Thursday, June 28th 2007, 4:00 AM

A federal judge slammed as "arbitrary" the government's denial of survivor benefits to a longtime Jericho volunteer firefighter killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11.

Federal Claims Court Judge Marian Blank Horn said the federal government should have recognized the volunteer firefighter status of Glenn Winuk. Her decision cleared the way for his family to receive $250,000.

"It's not about the money. It's never been about the money. It's about recognizing the sacrifice this man made," said attorney Andrew Maloney, who worked pro bono for Winuk's parents.

Winuk, 40, was not married and had no children.