Spencer v. Commissioner of Social Security
| Traci Michelle Spencer |
| Commissioner of Social Security |
| Social Security - Office of the General Counsel |
| 4:2025cv04230 |
| December 23, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois |
| Sara Darrow |
| Ronald L Hanna |
| Social Security: DIWC/DIWW |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 405 Review of HHS Decision (DIWC) |
| None |
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| Filing 13 RESPONSE to Motion re #11 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act 28 U.S.C. 2412 no objection to fee request filed by Defendant Commissioner of Social Security. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schepard, Eric) |
| Filing 12 AFFIDAVIT in Support re #11 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act 28 U.S.C. 2412 filed by Plaintiff Traci Michelle Spencer. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Itemization of services, #2 Exhibit B CPI Table, #3 Exhibit C Waiver of Direct Payment of EAJA Fees, #4 Memorandum in Support, #5 Certificate of Service)(Bam, Maren) |
| Filing 11 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act 28 U.S.C. 2412 by Plaintiff Traci Michelle Spencer. Responses due by 6/22/2026 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bam, Maren) |
| Filing 10 JUDGMENT entered. (ED) |
Filing 9
ORDER entered by Chief Judge Sara Darrow on March 10, 2026. The #8 Joint Stipulation to Remand to the Commissioner, construed as a motion, is GRANTED. Accordingly, the Commissioner of Social Security's decision in this matter is REVERSED and the cause is REMANDED to the Commissioner for further proceedings pursuant to the fourth sentence of 42 U.S.C. 405(g). The Clerk is directed to enter judgment and close the case. (AV)
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| Filing 8 Joint MOTION to Remand under sentence four by Defendant Commissioner of Social Security. Responses due by 3/17/2026 (Schepard, Eric) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Eric Schepard on behalf of Commissioner of Social Security (Schepard, Eric) |
| Filing 6 SOCIAL SECURITY TRANSCRIPT. Plaintiff Brief due by 3/30/2026. (Attachments: #1 Transcript, #2 Transcript, #3 Transcript, #4 Transcript, #5 Transcript, #6 Transcript, #7 Transcript, #8 Transcript, #9 Transcript, #10 Transcript, #11 Transcript)(Patel, Hinal) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of CAR Filing in Lieu of Answer (Patel, Hinal) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Hinal A Patel on behalf of Commissioner of Social Security (Patel, Hinal) |
| Filing 3 Amended MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Traci Michelle Spencer. Responses due by 1/29/2026 (Bam, Maren) |
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TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff's #3 Amended Petition for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED under 28 U.S.C. 1915. Plaintiff's petition was submitted under penalty of perjury and sufficiently demonstrates that Plaintiff should be excused from paying the filing fee in this action. Entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna on January 15, 2026. (NL)
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TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff's #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis is DENIED without prejudice for two reasons. First, the caption of Plaintiff's motion reads "United States District Court for the District of Colorado," rather than this Court. Second, and more importantly, Plaintiff's motion contains several inconsistencies. For example, page 2 of Plaintiff's motion indicates that Plaintiff receives $298.00 per month in the form of public assistance, but $0.00 per month in "total monthly income." On page five, Plaintiff's age is listed as "Ss," rather than a number. And finally, Plaintiff's signature on the last page is difficult to read. Accordingly, Plaintiff may refile a motion to proceed IFP using the proper form, which is entitled, "AO-239 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form in forma pauperis)" and may be found under the "Forms" tab of this Court's website. Should Plaintiff choose to do so, Plaintiff is instructed to correct the deficiencies outlined in this Order. Entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna on January 6, 2026. (NL)
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| NOTICE of Social Security Complaint filed. Commissioner of Social Security answer due on 2/27/2026. (DS) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Traci Michelle Spencer. Responses due by 1/6/2026 (Bam, Maren) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Commissioner of Social Security, filed by Traci Michelle Spencer.(Bam, Maren) |
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