Torres v. Commissioner of Social Security
Plaintiff: Awilda M. Torres
Defendant: Commissioner of Social Security
Interested Party: Social Security Administration
Case Number: 1:2020cv07019
Filed: August 25, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Katharine H Parker
Referring Judge: Mary Kay Vyskocil
Nature of Suit: Social Security: DIWC/DIWW
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 405
Jury Demanded By: None
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October 22, 2020 Filing 8 LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker from Awilda Torres, dated 10/22/20 re: I am writing to request the Court to issue an Order of Service upon the defendants etc. A scheduling order was entered on 9/29/20 directing, inter alia, that plaintiff effectuate service and provide proof of service within 90 days after filing the Complaint. However, no Order of Service has been issued etc. Document filed by Awilda M. Torres.(sc)
September 30, 2020 Mailed a copy of #7 Scheduling Order, to Awilda M. Torres at 1340 Merriam Ave., Apt. B44, Bronx, NY 10452 by Certified Mail # 7019 1120 0000 8895 3325 with Return Receipt Requested. (dsh)
September 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ADDENDUM TO PRIOR ORDER IN SOCIAL SECURITY CASE:The Court directs the parties in the above-captioned action to adhere to the following procedures in conjunction with those procedures outlined in the Court's prior Scheduling Order at ECF No. 6. Plaintiff shall promptly serve the summons and complaint in the manner required byRule 4(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and 20 C.F.R. 423.1. Plaintiff shall file proof of service within 90 days after filing the complaint pursuant to Rule 4(m) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the dismissal of this case. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to send a copy of this Order to the Pro SePlaintiff by either certified mail or by email if Plaintiff has consented to electronic service and further set forth in this Order. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker on 9/29/2020) (rro) Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk for processing.
September 9, 2020 Mailed a copy of #6 Scheduling Order, #4 Order Granting IFP Application, #3 Standing Order re Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings in Social Security Cases, to Awilda M. Torres at 1340 Merriam Ave., Apt. B44, Bronx, NY 10452 by Certified Mail # 7019 1120 0000 8895 3301 with Return Receipt Requested. (dsh)
September 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 SCHEDULING ORDER IN SOCIAL SECURITY CASE: This case has been referred to me for a report and recommendation. Plaintiff has brought this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 405(g), seeking review of a denial of social security disability benefits. This Order supersedes all prior scheduling orders in this action. The parties shall engage in reasonable good faith settlement negotiations to resolve the matter, according to the schedule set forth below. The purpose of this requirement is to encourage the parties to engage in the early identification of cases that might be amenable to resolution before significant counsel and judicial resources are expended, and to ensure prompt handling of Plaintiff's complaint. Within 45 days of the filing of the Administrative Record, one of the following actions shall occur; as further set forth herein. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to send a copy of this Order to the Pro Se Plaintiff by either certified mail or by email if Plaintiff has consented to electronic service. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker on 9/8/2020) (mro) Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk for processing.
September 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Social Security. Referred to Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker. (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 9/8/2020) (cf)
September 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER GRANTING IFP APPLICATION: Leave to proceed in this Court without prepayment of fees is authorized. See 28 U.S.C. 1915. (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 9/8/2020) (cf)
August 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 STANDING ORDER IN RE MOTIONS FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS IN SOCIAL SECURITY CASES (See 16-MISC-171 Standing Order filed April 28, 2016). ORDERED that in all Social Security cases hereafter filed under 42 U.S.C. 405(g) and 42 U.S.C. 1383(c)(3), the defendant shall within 90 days after service file the certified transcript of administrative proceedings, which shall constitute the defendants' answer, or otherwise move against the complaint... that unless otherwise ordered by the judge to whom the case is assigned, in cases where the plaintiff is represented by counsel, the plaintiff shall file a motion for judgment on the pleadings within 60 days of the date on which the defendant files the certified transcript of the administrative proceedings... that in cases where the plaintiff is appearing pro se, the defendant shall file its motion for judgment on the pleadings within 60 days of the date on which the certified transcript of administrative proceedings have been filed... (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 4/20/16) (rdz)
August 25, 2020 Filing 2 COMPLAINT against Commissioner of Social Security. Document filed by Awilda M. Torres..(rdz)
August 25, 2020 Filing 1 REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS. Document filed by Awilda M. Torres..(rdz)
August 25, 2020 Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (rdz)
August 25, 2020 Case Designated ECF. (rdz)

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