Henderson-Washington v. Commissioner of Social Security
Plaintiff: Ruth Lanette Henderson-Washington
Defendant: Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Interested Party: Social Security Administration - Interested Party
Case Number: 4:2023cv00006
Filed: January 4, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed C O'Connor
Referring Judge: Hal R Ray
Nature of Suit: Social Security: DIWC/DIWW (405(g))
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 405 Review of HHS Decision (DIWW)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER: Before the Court is Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time, filed on March 2, 2023. ECF No. #8 . The Motion is GRANTED. It is therefore ORDERED that the Defendant must respond to the Plaintiff's complaint by April 5, 2023. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 3/3/2023) (fba)
March 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer /transcript filed by Commissioner, Social Security Administration Attorney Eric B Tucker added to party Commissioner, Social Security Administration(pty:dft) (Tucker, Eric)
January 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED WITHOUT DESIGNATION OF LOCAL COUNSEL: Before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Proceed Without Designation of Local Counsel (Local Rule 83.10) filed on January 4, 2023. ECF No. #4 . After considering the Motion and noting Howard D. Olinskys membership in the Bar of the Northern District of Texas, the Court finds that Plaintiff's Motion should be and is hereby GRANTED. The Court ORDERS that Mr. Olinsky may represent Plaintiff without designating local counsel, subject to further order of the Court. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 1/5/2023) (fba)
January 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS:Before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis filed on January 4, 2023. ECF No. #2 . After reviewing the pleading, attachments, and applicable legal authorities, the Court concludes that Plaintiff's Motion should be and is hereby GRANTED. The clerk shall file Plaintiff's pleadings without prepayment of costs or security therefor. Notice is hereby given to the Defendant that, at any time during this proceeding, Defendant may file a motion in opposition to Plaintiff's further proceeding in forma pauperis if, in the opinion of the Defendant, such motion is well taken and is filed in good faith.The clerk SHALL NOTIFY the Commissioner of Social Security and the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas of the commencement of this action as provided in Rule 3, Supplemental Rules for Social Security Actions under 42 U.S.C. 405(g). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 1/5/2023) (fba)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Ray preliminarily assigned. File to: appropriate staff attorney. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (fba)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION to Waive Local Counsel Requirement filed by Ruth Lanette Henderson-Washington (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Memo In Support) (Olinsky, Howard)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Ruth Lanette Henderson-Washington. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Olinsky, Howard)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Ruth Lanette Henderson-Washington (Olinsky, Howard)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Commissioner of Social Security filed by Ruth Lanette Henderson-Washington. (Filer fee note- IFP motion in complaint or to be filed) Summons(es) not requested at this time. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Complaint NEF sent to SSA OGC and to TXND USAO.) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A: Notice of Appeal Council Action, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Olinsky, Howard)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Case Referred to Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr. (fba)

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Plaintiff: Ruth Lanette Henderson-Washington
Represented By: Howard D Olinsky
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Defendant: Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Represented By: Eric B Tucker
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