James v. Astrue

Filing 26

ORDER granting 21 Motion for Judgment; denying 23 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings;and, adopting 25 Memorandum and Recommendations. Signed by Chief Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 12/11/09. Copies served electronically. (Baker, C.)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA SOUTHERN DIVISION No. 7:09-CV-15-FL

SHARON JAMES, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant.

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ORDER

This matter is before the court on the Memorandum and Recommendation ("M&R") of United States Magistrate Judge William A. Webb, regarding the parties' cross-motions for judgment on the pleadings. No objections to the M&R have been filed, and the time within which to make any objection has expired. This matter is ripe for ruling. The court hereby ADOPTS the recommendation of the magistrate judge as its own, and, for the reasons stated therein, plaintiff's motion is GRANTED, defendant's motion is DENIED, and this matter is REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with the M&R. The clerk of court is directed to close the case. SO ORDERED, this the 11th day of December, 2009.

LOUISE W. FLANAGAN Chief United States District Judge