Mestas v. Astrue

Filing 7

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CASES (ORDER). SS Plaintiffs Brief due by 10/13/2009. SS Defendants Brief due by 11/12/2009. SS Plaintiffs Reply Brief due by 11/27/2009. By Judge John L. Kane on 09/03/2009. (sah, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Civil Action No.: 09-cv-01282-JLK

MATTHEW MESTAS, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant. JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CASES

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APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL AND PRO SE PARTIES For Plaintiff: Frederick W. Newall #10269, Esq. 730 N. Weber, #101 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Telephone [phone] Facsimile: [phone] [e-mail] For Defendant: DAVID M. GAOUETTE United States Attorney KEVIN TRASKOS Assistant U.S. Attorney Deputy Chief, Civil Division United States Attorney's Office District of Colorado [e-mail] ANTHONY J. NAVARRO, #31274 Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Office of General Counsel 1961 Stout Street, Suite 1001A Denver, CO 80294 Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone] [e-mail]

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STATEMENT OF LEGAL BASIS FOR SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION The Court has jurisdiction based on section 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).

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DATES OF FILING OF RELEVANT PLEADINGS A. B. C. Date Complaint Was Filed: June 2, 2009. Date Complaint Was Served on U.S. Attorney's Office: June 15, 2009. Date Answer and Administrative Record Were Filed: August 14 & 18, 2009.

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STATEMENT REGARDING THE ADEQUACY OF THE RECORD Plaintiff states: Although counsel has undertaken a timely review of the record, the accuracy and completeness of the Administrative Record cannot be verified until after the Plaintiff's Opening brief is filed. Defendant states: There are no issues with the accuracy or completeness of the Administrative Record.

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STATEMENT REGARDING ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE Plaintiff states: See Plaintiff's statement in paragraph 4, above. Defendant states: None anticipated.

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STATEMENT REGARDING WHETHER THIS CASE RAISES UNUSUAL CLAIMS OR DEFENSES Plaintiff states: This case involves no unusual claims. Defendant states: This case involves no unusual claims.

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OTHER MATTERS Plaintiff states: None. Defendant states: None.

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BRIEFING SCHEDULE A. B. C. Plaintiffs Opening Brief Due: October 13, 2009. Defendant's Response Brief Due: November 12, 2009. Plaintiffs Reply Brief (If Any) Due: November 27, 2009.

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STATEMENTS REGARDING ORAL ARGUMENT A. B. Plaintiffs Statement: Plaintiff does not request oral argument. Defendant's Statement: Defendant does not request oral argument

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CONSENT TO EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE All parties have not consented to the exercise of jurisdiction of a United States Magistrate Judge.

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OTHER MATTERS THE PARTIES FILING MOTIONS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME OR CONTINUANCES MUST COMPLY WITH D.C.COLO.LCivR 7.1(C) BY SUBMITTING PROOF THAT A COPY OF THE MOTION HAS BEEN SERVED UPON THE MOVING ATTORNEY'S CLIENT, ALL ATTORNEYS OF RECORD, AND ALL PRO SE PARTIES.

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AMENDMENTS TO JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN The parties agree that the Joint Case Management Plan may be altered or amended only upon a showing of good cause. DATED this 3rd day of September, 2009. BY THE COURT:

s/John L. Kane _______ U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

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s/Frederick W. Newall FREDERICK W. NEWALL 730 N. Weber, #101 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 [phone] [e-mail] Attorney for Plaintiff

DAVID M. GAOUETTE United States Attorney KEVIN TRASKOS Assistant U.S. Attorney Deputy Chief, Civil Division United States Attorney's Office District of Colorado [e-mail]

By: s/ Anthony J. Navarro ANTHONY J. NAVARRO Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Office of General Counsel Social Security Administration 1961 Stout Street, Suite 1001A Denver, CO 80294 Telephone: [phone] [e-mail] Attorneys for Defendant

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