Flash v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 3

ORDER GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed IFP signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone on 4/10/2018. (Sant Agata, S)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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LENNA L. FLASH,
Plaintiff,

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Case No. 1:18-cv-00482-SAB
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO
PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS AND
DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO ISSUE
SUMMONS

v.
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,

(ECF No. 2)
Defendant.

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Plaintiff Lenna L. Flash filed a complaint on April 8, 2018, along with an application to

18 proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. Plaintiff’s application demonstrates
19 entitlement to proceed without prepayment of fees.
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Plaintiff is hereby directed to paragraph 1 of the scheduling order to be issued in this

21 action, which directs that the summons and complaint shall be served within 20 days of the
22 filing of the complaint. Plaintiff shall promptly file proof of service with the Court upon
23 completion of service.
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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

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Plaintiff’s application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED;

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The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to issue a summons; and

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3.

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The United States Marshal is DIRECTED to serve a copy of the complaint,
summons, and this order upon the defendant if requested by the plaintiff.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

5 Dated:

April 10, 2018
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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