Wright v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration

Filing 22

ORDER for Plaintiff to file a brief in support of her appeal no later than 3/18/2014. Plaintiff is advised that if she fails to comply with this deadline, this matter will be recommended for dismissal with prejudice for failure to prosecute. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kaymani D West on 3/4/2014. (gnan )

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Johnnie Mae Wright,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner
of Social Security Administration
Defendant.

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C/A No.5:13-2100-MGL-KDW

ORDER

On August 2, 2013, Plaintiff, appearing through counsel, filed this action appealing her denial
of social security benefits. ECF No. 1. On December 11, 2013, Defendant filed an answer and copy of
the hearing transcript. ECF Nos. 13-14. Plaintiff’s brief in support of her appeal was due by January
13, 2014. See Local Civil Rule 83.VII.04 (D.S.C.); see also ECF No. 13. Plaintiff sought and received
two extensions of time to file her brief. See ECF Nos. 16, 17, 19, 20. With the most recent extension,
Plaintiff’s brief was due on February 27, 2014. ECF No. 20.
To date, Plaintiff has not filed her brief. Accordingly, it appears to the court that Plaintiff may
wish to abandon this action. If Plaintiff wishes to pursue her appeal, she is ordered to file a brief in
support of her appeal no later than March 18, 2014. Plaintiff is advised that if she fails to comply
with this deadline, this matter will be recommended for dismissal with prejudice for failure to
prosecute. See Davis v. Williams, 588 F.2d 69, 70 (4th Cir. 1978); Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b).
IT IS SO ORDERED.

March 4, 2014
Florence, South Carolina

Kaymani D. West
United States Magistrate Judge