Goodman v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
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ORDER: It appears to the court that Plaintiff may wish to abandon this action. If Plaintiff wishes to pursue his appeal, he is ordered to file a brief in support of his appeal no later than December 15, 2017. Plaintiff is advised that if he fails to comply with this deadline, the undersigned may recommend that this matter be dismissed with prejudice for failure to prosecute. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kaymani D West on 12/1/2017. (gnan, )
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Michael Goodman,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner
of Social Security Administration,
Defendant.
) Civil Action No. 5:17-cv-01343-RMG-KDW
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ORDER
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On May 24, 2017, Plaintiff, appearing through counsel, filed this action appealing a denial
of social security benefits. ECF No. 1. Defendant filed an Answer and copy of the administrative
record on September 27, 2017. ECF Nos. 11, 12. Plaintiff’s brief in support of his appeal was due
by October 27, 2017. See Local Rule 83.VII.04 (D.S.C.); see also ECF No. 11. On October 27,
2017, Plaintiff sought and received an extension, making his brief due November 27, 2017. ECF
Nos. 15, 16. To date, however, Plaintiff has not filed his brief, nor has counsel communicated with
the court regarding the extended deadline.
Accordingly, it appears to the court that Plaintiff may wish to abandon this action. If
Plaintiff wishes to pursue his appeal, he is ordered to file a brief in support of his appeal no later
than December 15, 2017. Plaintiff is advised that if he fails to comply with this deadline, the
undersigned may recommend that this matter be dismissed 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.
December 1, 2017
Florence, South Carolina
Kaymani D. West
United States Magistrate Judge
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