Tope v. Colvin

Filing 14

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CASES (ORDER). SS Plaintiffs Brief due by 9/23/2013. SS Defendants Brief due by 10/23/2013. SS Plaintiffs Reply Brief due by 11/7/2013. By Judge John L. Kane on 8/12/13. (mnfsl, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Civil Action No. 13-cv-01178-AP
RUSSELL TOPE,
Plaintiff,
v.
CAROLYN W. COLVIN, Acting Commissioner,
Social Security Administration,
Defendant.

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CASES

1. APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL AND PRO SE PARTIES
For Plaintiff:
Robert C. Dawes
ROBERT DAWES LLC
PO Box 2547
Durango, CO 81302
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

For Defendant:
John F. Walsh
United States Attorney
J. Benedict García
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Attorney's Office
District of Colorado
[e-mail]
David I. Blower
Special Assistant United States Attorney
Denver, Colorado 80202
303-844-1571
303-844-0770 (facsimile)
[e-mail]

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2. 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).
3. DATES OF FILING OF RELEVANT PLEADINGS
A. Date Complaint Was Filed: 5/3/13

B. Date Complaint Was Served on U.S. Attorney's Office: 5/21/13

C. Date Answer and Administrative Record Were Filed: 7/22/13

4. STATEMENT REGARDING THE ADEQUACY OF THE RECORD
To the best of his knowledge, Plaintiff states that the record is complete and accurate.
To the best of her knowledge, Defendant states that the record is complete and accurate.
5. STATEMENT REGARDING ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE
The parties do not anticipate submitting additional evidence.
6. STATEMENT REGARDING WHETHER THIS CASE RAISES UNUSUAL CLAIMS
OR DEFENSES
The parties state that this case does not raise unusual claims or defenses.
7. OTHER MATTERS
The parties state that there are no other matters.
8. BRIEFING SCHEDULE
A. Plaintiff's Opening Brief Due: 9/23/13

B. Defendant's Response Brief Due: 10/23/13

C. Plaintiff's Reply Brief (If Any) Due: 11/7/13

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9. STATEMENTS REGARDING ORAL ARGUMENT
A.
Plaintiff's Statement: Plaintiff requests oral argument. Plaintiff is a very young
individual with an unusual medical condition. Plaintiff's attorney requests that he be permitted to
participate in such oral argument by telephone.
B.

Defendant's Statement: Defendant does not request oral argument.

10. CONSENT TO EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Indicate below the parties' consent choice.
A.

( ) All parties have consented to the exercise of jurisdiction of a United States
Magistrate Judge.

B.

( X ) All parties have not consented to the exercise of jurisdiction of a United
States Magistrate Judge.

11. AMENDMENTS TO JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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.
The parties agree that the Joint Case Management Plan may be altered or amended only upon a
showing of good cause.
DATED this 12th day of August, 2013.
BY THE COURT:

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

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APPROVED:
John F. Walsh
United States Attorney
s/ Robert C. Dawes
PO Box 2547
Durango, CO 81302
970-375-1114
970-375-1118 (facsimile)
[e-mail]
Attorney for Plaintiff

By: s/ David I. Blower
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
1001 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-844-1571
303-844-0770 (facsimile)
[e-mail]
Attorneys for Defendant

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