Anson v. Commissioner of Social Security
Plaintiff: Richard Anson
Defendant: Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Interested Party: Social Security Administration - Interested Party
Case Number: 4:2026cv00632
Filed: May 25, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Jeffrey L Cureton
Referring Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Social Security: DIWC/DIWW (405(g))
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 405 Review of HHS Decision (DIWC)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER DIRECTING CASE TO BE TREATED AS AN APPEAL: The Court ORDERS that this action be treated as an appeal and the Appellant will be referred to as "Plaintiff" and the Appellee will be referred to as "Defendant." Within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, Plaintiff shall file a brief setting forth all errors that Plaintiff contends entitle Plaintiff to relief. Plaintiff may file a reply brief not to exceed 10 pages within fourteen (14) days of the filing of Defendant's brief. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 7/21/2026) (knb)
July 20, 2026 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)) (Rees, Kendall)
July 14, 2026 Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Commissioner, Social Security Administration. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Rees, Kendall)
June 12, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kendall Morrison Rees on behalf of Commissioner, Social Security Administration. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Rees, Kendall)
May 27, 2026 Filing 7 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Cureton preliminarily assigned. File to: Judge Pittman. 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. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (Notice and Election to Consent also sent electronically to SSA OGC.) (mmw) Modified on 5/27/2026 (mmw).
May 27, 2026 Case Randomly Reassigned to Judge Mark Pittman and Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton per #6 consent. (mmw)
May 26, 2026 Filing 6 Social Security Consent filed by Richard Anson. (Clerk to review the consent form and reassign the case to a district judge if appropriate.) (Chermol, David).
May 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #3 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 5/26/2026) (chmb)
May 26, 2026 Filing 4 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.) (mmw)
May 25, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION Leave to Proceed without Local Counsel filed by Richard Anson (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Chermol, David)
May 25, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Richard Anson. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Chermol, David)
May 25, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Commissioner of Social Security filed by Richard Anson. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16473519) 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 Cover Sheet) (Chermol, David)

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Plaintiff: Richard Anson
Represented By: David F Chermol
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Represented By: Kendall Morrison Rees
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