Opinion
Civil Action No. 1:12-cv-02091-AP
12-05-2012
STACIE SOSA, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Defendant.
For Plaintiff : Joseph A. Whitcomb Attorney for Plaintiff For Defendant : John F. Walsh United States Attorney J. Benedict García Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office District of Colorado Michael Howard Special Assistant United States Attorney
JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CASES
1. APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL AND PRO SE PARTIES For Plaintiff: Joseph A. Whitcomb
Attorney for Plaintiff
For Defendant: John F. Walsh
United States Attorney
J. Benedict García
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Attorney's Office
District of Colorado
Michael Howard
Special Assistant United States Attorney
Office of the General Counsel
Social Security Administration
2. STATEMENT OF LEGAL BASIS FOR SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION
The Court has jurisdiction based on section 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 405(g).
3. DATES OF FILING OF RELEVANT PLEADINGS
A. Date Complaint Was Filed: August 8, 2012
B. Date Complaint Was Served on U.S. Attorney's Office: August 14, 2012
C. Date Answer and Administrative Record Were Filed: November 14, 2012
4. STATEMENT REGARDING THE ADEQUACY OF THE RECORD
The parties, to the best of their knowledge, state that the administrative record is complete and accurate. Notwithstanding, the parties would reserve objections regarding the adequacy of the record for the parties' respective briefs on the merits of the case.
5. STATEMENT REGARDING ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE
The parties do not intend to submit additional evidence.
6. STATEMENT REGARDING WHETHER THIS CASE RAISES UNUSUAL CLAIMS OR DEFENSES
The parties, to the best of their knowledge, do not believe the case raises unusual claims or defenses.
7. OTHER MATTERS
The parties have no other matters to bring to the attention of the Court.
8. BRIEFING SCHEDULE
A. Plaintiff's Opening Brief Due: January 16, 2013
B. Defendant's Reply Brief (If Any) Due: February 15, 2013
Defendant requests the following schedule, with two additional days before each respective brief is due, because of the anticipated workload and deadlines of the Special Assistant U.S. Attorney assigned the case.
C. Plaintiff's Reply Brief (If Any) Due: March 4, 2013
9. STATEMENTS REGARDING ORAL ARGUMENT
A. Plaintiff's Statement: Plaintiff does not request oral argument.
B. Defendant's Statement: Defendant does not request oral argument.
10. CONSENT TO EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Indicate below the parties' consent choice.
A. (X) All parties have consented to the exercise of jurisdiction of a United States Magistrate Judge.
B. () All parties have not consented to the exercise of jurisdiction of a United States Magistrate Judge.
11. AMENDMENTS TO JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN
THE PARTIES FILING MOTIONS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME OR CONTINUANCES MUST COMPLY WITH D.C.COLO.LCivR 7.1(C) BY SUBMITTING PROOF THAT A COPY OF THE MOTION HAS BEEN SERVED UPON THE MOVING ATTORNEY'S CLIENT, ALL ATTORNEYS OF RECORD, AND ALL PRO SE PARTIES. The parties agree that the Joint Case Management Plan may be altered or amended only upon a showing of good cause.
BY THE COURT:
John L. Kane
U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
APPROVED: ____________
Joseph A. Whitcomb
Attorney for Plaintiff
(as per email authorization)
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY ____________
By: Michael S. Howard
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney