Opinion
13-CV-1125
10-07-2014
DECISION AND ORDER
The above-referenced case was referred to Magistrate Judge Hugh B. Scott, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B). On August 18, 2014, Magistrate Judge Scott filed a Report and Recommendation, recommending that the plaintiff's motion for judgment on the pleadings (Dkt. No. 11) be denied, and that judgment on the pleadings be granted in favor of defendant.
The Court has carefully reviewed the Report and Recommendation, the record in this case, and the pleadings and materials submitted by the parties, and no objections having been timely filed, it is hereby
ORDERED, that pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1), and for the reasons set forth in Magistrate Judge Scott's Report and Recommendation, plaintiff Smith's motion (Dkt. No. 11) for relief is denied in whole, and judgment is granted in favor of the Commissioner.
The Clerk of Court shall take all steps necessary to close the case.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ Richard J. Arcana
HONORABLE RICHARD J. ARCARA
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Dated: October 7, 2014
Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2(a)(3) states that unless otherwise ordered by the court, a minor's name should be replaced with his initials.