Armstead v. Social Security Administration

Filing 45

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - Armstead has not responded to the show cause order. Plaintiff Armstead's claims are dismissed with prejudice for want of prosecution. A separate judgment will be entered. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart.(JAB) Modified on 1/5/2016 to remove pro se party reference. (JAB)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
MS. BEVERLY ARMSTEAD, for Justin
Calab Lamar Chase;
8:13CV277
Plaintiff,
vs.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

SOCIAL SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION;
Defendant.
Beverly Armstead was ordered to file a brief in support of her Complaint by
October 6, 2015. (Filing No. 40). She did not file a brief or move to continue the
briefing deadline, and she provided no explanation for failing to comply with the courtordered briefing schedule.
The government filed its brief on November 10, 2015. (Filing No. 43). Plaintiff’s
reply was due on or before November 24, 2015. (Filing No. 42). Plaintiff filed no reply
brief.
On December 10, 2015, Armstead was given until December 24, 2015 to show
cause why the court should not dismiss her Complaint for want of prosecution, and she
was warned that failing to respond to the show cause order may result in dismissal of her
claims without further notice.
Armstead has not responded to the show cause order.
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED:
1)

Plaintiff Armstead’s claims are dismissed with prejudice for want of
prosecution.

2)

A separate judgment will be entered.

Dated this 4th day of January, 2016.
BY THE COURT:
s/ Cheryl R. Zwart
United States Magistrate Judge