Opinion
No. CV-09-621-PHX-DGC.
September 2, 2009
ORDER
On March 27, 2009, Plaintiff filed a complaint seeking judicial review of Defendant's administrative decision to deny social security benefits. Dkt. #1. Plaintiff has filed a motion to amend the complaint pursuant to Rule 15 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Dkt. #11. Plaintiff seeks to replace language challenging the ALJ's initial decision with language setting forth purported errors in the ALJ's second decision, which is the subject of the instant action. Id. at 1-2. Defendant does not oppose the motion. Dkt. #16. Consistent with Rule 15's liberal amendment policy, the Court will grant the motion.
IT IS ORDERED:
1. Plaintiff's motion to amend complaint (Dkt. #11) is granted.
2. Plaintiff shall file the proposed lodged amended complaint (Dkt. #11-2) by September 11, 2009.
3. Defendant shall file an answer by September 25, 2009.