Cruz v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 2

ORDER granting Plaintiff's #1 Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Defendant shall file a certified copy of the Administrative Record and any affirmative defenses within 60 days of the date of this order. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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CARL CRUZ,
Plaintiff,

Case No. C24-0399 RSM
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION
TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

v.
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,
Defendant.

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The Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s in forma pauperis application, Dkt. 1., and ORDERS:

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1. The Supplemental Social Security Rules of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

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provide that because Plaintiff has electronically filed a complaint seeking review under 42

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U.S.C. § 405(g), Plaintiff need not serve a summons and a complaint, or file notice of service.

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The Clerk shall notify Defendant this action has commenced by transmitting a Notice of

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Electronic Filing to the Social Security Administration’s Office of General Counsel and to the

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United States Attorney of the Western District of Washington.

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2. Defendant shall file a certified copy of the Administrative Record and any affirmative
defenses within 60 days of the date of this order.
DATED this 27th day of March, 2024.

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO
PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS - 1

Ricardo S. Martinez
United States District Judge