Opinion
Case No.: 1:12-at-00013
01-19-2012
THOMAS QUEVEDO, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant.
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
(Docket Nos. 3, 8)
Plaintiff Thomas Quevedo ("Plaintiff") filed a complaint on January 9, 2012, along with an application to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. (Docs. 1, 3.) On January 12, 2012, the Court issued an order requesting additional information regarding the application to proceed in forma pauperis and that the application be completed. (Doc. 5.) On January 17, 2012, Plaintiff filed an amended motion to proceed in forma pauperis addressing the Court's concerns. (Docs. 8.) Plaintiff's amended application demonstrates entitlement to proceed without prepayment of fees.
Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. Plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED;
2. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to issue a summons; and
3. The United States marshal is DIRECTED to serve a copy of the complaint, summons, and this order upon the defendant as directed by the plaintiff.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Sheila K. Oberto
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE