Collins v. Commissioner of Social Security
| James Collins |
| Commissioner, Social Security Administration |
| Social Security Administration - Interested Party |
| 4:2025cv01302 |
| November 18, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Renee Harris Toliver |
| Social Security: DIWC/DIWW (405(g)) |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 405 Review of HHS Decision (DIWW) |
| None |
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| Filing 16 Social Security Consent filed by James Collins. (Clerk to review the consent form and reassign the case to a district judge if appropriate.) (Olinsky, Howard). |
Filing 15
ELECTRONIC ORDER The Commissioner of Social Security's Motion to Extend Time to File Response is GRANTED. The Commissioner's response to Plaintiff's Brief is due July 13, 2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 5/5/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 14 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #13 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by Commissioner, Social Security Administration (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Chandler, Thomas) |
| Filing 13 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by James Collins re #1 Complaint,,,,, (Olinsky, Howard) |
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Filing 12
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Upon review, Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to File, #11 , is GRANTED. Plaintiff's brief is due April 14, 2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 2/5/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Plaintiff's Brief filed by James Collins (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Olinsky, Howard) |
| Filing 10 Administrative Record consisting of Social Security record filed by Commissioner, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: #1 Additional Page(s), #2 Additional Page(s), #3 Additional Page(s), #4 Additional Page(s), #5 Additional Page(s), #6 Additional Page(s), #7 Additional Page(s)) (Chandler, Thomas) |
| Filing 9 CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM // CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Commissioner, Social Security Administration. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Chandler, Thomas) Modified per PDF on 1/15/2026 (mmw). |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Thomas E Chandler on behalf of Commissioner, Social Security Administration. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Chandler, Thomas) |
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Filing 7
SCHEDULING ORDER: (see order for specifics). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 12/15/2025) (wxc)
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| Filing 6 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6 and Special Order 3-350, 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. (Notice and Election to Consent also sent electronically to SSA OGC.) (wxc) |
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Filing 5
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion to Waive Local Counsel Requirement . Doc. #4 . Upon review and based on his active status in the Northern District of Texas, Howard D. Olinsky is GRANTED leave to proceed as local counsel. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that Mr. Olinsky is designated as Plaintiff's local counsel. The Court further ORDERS counsel to fulfill all local counsel requirements and abide by all local rules of this Court, including the standards of litigation conduct set forth in Dondi Properties Corporation v. Commerce Savings & Loan Association, 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988) (per curiam). If proceeding without local counsel disrupts this litigation or otherwise results in a failure to comply with the Court's rules, Plaintiff will be required to find local counsel immediately. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Rene Harris Toliver on 11/19/2025) (chmb)
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| Filing 4 MOTION to Waive Local Counsel Requirement filed by James Collins with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Memo in Support, #2 Proposed Order) (Olinsky, Howard) |
| Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by James Collins. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Olinsky, Howard) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Commissioner of Social Security filed by James Collins. (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 Civil Cover Sheet) (Olinsky, Howard) |
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