Darden v. Commissioner of Social Security
| Demetrius Darden |
| Commissioner of Social Security |
| Social Security Administration |
| 3:2019cv00891 |
| June 10, 2019 |
| US District Court for the District of Connecticut |
| William I Garfinkel |
| Sarah A L Merriam |
| Stefan R Underhill |
| Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1383 |
| None |
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Filing 11
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE why this matter should not be dismissed for failure to file an amended complaint or other supplemental information as outlined in the Court's June 13, 2019, Order (Doc. #8).The self-represented plaintiff filed this action on a form Complaint for Review of Social Security Administration Decision. (Doc. #1 ). As indicated in the Court's June 13, 2019, Order, plaintiff had not fully completed the form Complaint, including the date on which the Appeals Council issued its decision. See Doc. #8. Without that information, the Court is unable to ascertain whether plaintiff has fully exhausted his administrative remedies and/or timely filed this action.On June 13, 2019, the Court ordered that by July 8, 2019, plaintiff file a completed amended complaint, or alternatively, any supplemental information (such as a copy of the Appeals Council decision), which would cure the deficiency identified in the June 13, 2019, Order. See id. A copy of that Order was mailed to plaintiff at his address of record on June 13, 2019. To date, plaintiff has failed to file either an amended complaint or any supplemental information. Accordingly, plaintiff is hereby ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why this matter should not be dismissed for his failure to file an amended complaint or other supplemental information as outlined in the Court's June 13, 2019, Order (Doc. #8). Plaintiff's show cause response is due on or before August 12, 2019. Should plaintiff fail to respond to this Order or to comply with the Court's June 13, 2019, Order by August 12, 2019, then his case may be dismissed.The Clerk of the Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order, and an additional copy of the Court's June 13, 2019, Order (Doc. #8), to plaintiff at his address of record. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Sarah A. L. Merriam on 7/22/2019. (Katz, S.)
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Filing 10
REMINDER: STANDING ORDER ON SOCIAL SECURITY APPEALS Signed by Judge Stefan R Underhill on 6/21/2019. (Attachments: #1 Consent Form)(Anastasio, F.)
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| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Andreea Lechleitner on behalf of Commissioner of Social Security (Lechleitner, Andreea) |
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Filing 8
ORDER. The self-represented plaintiff has filed a form Complaint for Review of Social Security Administration Decision. (Doc. #1 ). Plaintiff has not fully completed the form Complaint, including the date on which the Appeals Council issued its decision. See id. at 2. Without that information, the Court is unable to ascertain whether plaintiff has fully exhausted his administrative remedies and/or timely filed this action.Accordingly, on or before July 8, 2019, plaintiff shall file an amended complaint which includes the date on which the Appeals Council issued its decision. Alternatively, on or before July 8, 2019, plaintiff may file any supplemental information (i.e., a copy of the Appeals Council decision), which cures the deficiency identified in this Order.Failure to comply with the directives of this Order may result in the dismissal of the Complaint. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Sarah A. L. Merriam on 6/13/2019. (Katz, S.)
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Filing 7
ORDER granting #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Plaintiff has filed a motion seeking to proceed without payment of fees and costs, which motion includes a sworn statement as to plaintiff's current financial circumstances. See Doc. #2 . Plaintiff asserts that he is unable to afford to pay fees and costs, having no income or assets. See generally id. at 3-4. Plaintiff also states that he receives $219 per month in benefits. See id. at 3. At this stage, such allegations are sufficient to establish that plaintiff is unable to pay the ordinary filing fees required by the Court. 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(1). Accordingly, plaintiff's #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Sarah A. L. Merriam on 6/13/2019. (Katz, S.)
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| Filing 6 NOTICE to Self-Represented Parties Signed by Clerk on 6/12/2019.(Reis, Julia) |
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Filing 5
ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Stefan R Underhill on 6/10/2019.(Reis, Julia)
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Filing 4
STANDING SCHEDULING ORDER Signed by Judge Stefan R Underhill on 6/10/2019.(Reis, Julia)
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Filing 3
Standing Order on Social Security Appeals Signed by Judge Stefan R Underhill on 6/10/2019. (Attachments: #1 Consent Form)(Reis, Julia)
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| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Demetrius Darden. Motions referred to Sarah A. L. Merriam (Reis, Julia) |
| Answer deadline updated for Commissioner of Social Security to 8/9/2019. (Reis, Julia) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Commissioner of Social Security, filed by Demetrius Darden.(Reis, Julia) |
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