Jackson v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration

Filing 14

ORDER: 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 May 14, 2018. Plaintiff is advised that if she 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 5/7/2018. (gnan, )

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Latasha Jackson,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner
of Social Security Administration,
Defendant.

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On October 6, 2017, Plaintiff, appearing through counsel, filed this action appealing her
denial of social security benefits. Defendant filed an answer and copy of the administrative
record on March 26, 2018. ECF Nos. 10, 11. Plaintiff’s brief in support of her appeal was due
byApril 25, 2018. See Local Rule 83.VII.04 (D.S.C.); see also ECF No. 10. To date, however,
Plaintiff has not filed her brief, nor has counsel communicated with the court regarding the
deadline.
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 May 14, 2018. Plaintiff is advised that if she 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.

May 7, 2018
Florence, South Carolina

Kaymani D. West
United States Magistrate Judge