GraJales v. Colvin

Filing 9

MEMORANDUM Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 4/8/2015. (cags, Deputy Clerk)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND

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HENRY GRAJALES, JR.

v.
CAROLYN COLVIN, ACTING
COMMISSIONER OF THE SOCIAL
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Civil No. - JFM-14-3822

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MEMORANDUM

Plaintiff has filed this action seeking to have the Commissioner of Social Security change
his name on Social Security records. Defendants has filed a motion to dismiss, to which plaintiff
has responded. The motion will be granted.
At the outset, it is to be noted that initially it appeared that plaintiff was seeking to
institute a class action. However, in his responsive memorandum, that claim has been
abandoned. In accordance with statute, regulations, and internal policy, the Social Security
Administration requires that in order for a name change to be effected on the records of Social
Security, it is necessary that a person have his person legally changed pursuant to state law.
Maryland law does provide a means for plaintiff to change his name. Under these circumstances
it would be inappropriate for the Social Security Administration to use a name in its records that
does not comply with state law and its own governing statute, regulations, and policy.
A separate order granting defendant's motion is being entered herewith.

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