Freemire v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 5

ORDER on Plaintiff's #4 Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (IFP). The Court GRANTS Freemire's IFP application. 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 Jamal N Whitehead. (KRA)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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JENIFER FREEMIRE,
Plaintiff,

CASE NO. 3:25-cv-05037-JNW
ORDER

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COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL
SECURITY,

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Defendant.

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This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff Jenifer Freemire’s
Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (IFP). Dkt. No. 4. The Court GRANTS
Freemire’s IFP application and ORDERS:
1. The Supplemental Social Security Rules of the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure provide that because Freemire has electronically filed a complaint
seeking review under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), see Dkt. No. 1-1, Freemire need not
serve a summons and a complaint, or file notice of service. The Clerk shall
notify Defendant that this action has commenced by transmitting a Notice of
Electronic Filing to the Social Security Administration’s Office of General

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ORDER - 1

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Counsel and to the United States Attorney of the Western District of

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Washington.

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2. Defendant shall file a certified copy of the Administrative Record and any

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affirmative defenses within 60 days of the date of this order.

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It is so ORDERED.

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Dated this 5th day of March, 2025.

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Jamal N. Whitehead
United States District Judge

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ORDER - 2