Henry v. Social Security Administration

Filing 3

ORDER substituting proper Defendant. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker on October 6, 2009. (KM)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI HATTIESBURG DIVISION ALFRED HENRY VS. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY, Michael J. Astrue ORDER This matter is before the court sua sponte for case management purposes. Plaintiff named "Social Security Administration" as the defendant in this action for social security benefits. The proper defendant in this matter is the Commissioner of Social Security, Michael J. Astrue (in his official capacity). See 42 U.S.C § 405(g); 20 C.F.R. § 422.210(d). Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED: That "Social Security Administration" shall be terminated as a party in this action, and shall be substituted with the Commissioner of Social Security, Michael J. Astrue. THIS the 6th day of October, 2009. s/Michael T. Parker United States Magistrate Judge PLAINTIFF CIVIL ACTION NO. 2:09cv161-KS-MTP DEFENDANT