Gibb v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 20

ORDER DENYING 19 DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO ALTER OR AMEND JUDGMENT UNDER RULE 59(e). Signed by Judge Stanley A Bastian. (LR, Case Administrator)

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FILED IN THE
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON

Jul 19, 2018
SEAN F. MCAVOY, CLERK

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8 NATALIE GIBB,
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No. 2:17-cv-00139-SAB

Plaintiff,
v.

ORDER DENYING

11 COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL

DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO

12 SECURITY ADMINISTRATION,

ALTER OR AMEND

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Defendant.

JUDGMENT
UNDER RULE 59(e)

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Before the Court is Defendant’s Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment Under

17 Rule 59(e), ECF No. 19. The motion as heard without oral argument.
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Defendant argues the Court committed clear error in remanding the case for

19 an immediate award of benefits. Although not explicit in its Order, the Court
20 concluded there were no outstanding issues that require resolution and there was
21 no serious doubt that Plaintiff is disabled. As such, remanding for an immediate
22 award of benefits is proper.
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ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO ALTER OR AMEND
JUDGMENT UNDER RULE 59(e)~ 1

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:

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1. Defendant’s Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment Under Rule 59(e),

3 ECF No. 19, is DENIED.
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IT IS SO ORDERED. The District Court Executive is hereby directed to

5 file this Order, provide copies to counsel, and close the file.
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DATED this 19th day of July 2018.

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Stanley A. Bastian

United States District Judge

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ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO ALTER OR AMEND
JUDGMENT UNDER RULE 59(e)~ 2