Simms v. Social Security Administration et al
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MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Alexander Williams, Jr on 9/1/2011. (kns, Deputy Clerk)(c/m 9/6/11)
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND
CHARLES E. SIMMS,
Plaintiff
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v.
CIVIL ACTION NO. AW-11-1967
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
et al.,
Defendants
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MEMORANDUM OPINION
The Court is in receipt of Charles E. Simms’s complaint. Plaintiff alleges that he has not
received social security payments because he is incarcerated. He seeks payment of his benefits as
well as damages. ECF No. 1. Plaintiff seeks leave to proceed in forma pauperis (ECF No. 2) which
shall be granted.
Plaintiff is currently incarcerated at the Jessup Correctional Institution in Jessup, Maryland.
Under 5 U.S.C. ' 8148(b)(1), persons who are otherwise entitled to social security benefits may not
receive those benefits while they are confined in jail, prison, or other penal institution or correctional
facility. Moreover, there is no entitlement to receive any benefits forfeited during a period of
incarceration. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s complaint shall be dismissed
A separate Order follows.
Date: September 1, 2011
/s/
Alexander Williams, Jr.
United States District Judge
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