Opinion
Civil Action No. 12-cv-00807-AP
06-20-2012
HERBERT J. WATSON, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY, Defendant.
For Plaintiff: Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. Michael P. Zimmerman, Esq. For Defendant: Michael S. Howard Special Assistant United States Attorney Assistant Regional Counsel Office of the General Counsel Social Security Administration William G. Pharo Assistant United States Attorney
JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CASES
1. APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL AND PRO SE PARTIES
For Plaintiff:
Hull & Zimmerman, P.C.
Michael P. Zimmerman, Esq.
For Defendant:
Michael S. Howard
Special Assistant United States Attorney
Assistant Regional Counsel
Office of the General Counsel
Social Security Administration
William G. Pharo
Assistant United States Attorney
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:
March 29, 2012
B. Date Complaint Was Served on U.S. Attorney's Office:
April 2, 2012
C. Date Answer and Administrative Record Were Filed:
May 30, 2012
4. STATEMENT REGARDING THE ADEQUACY OF THE RECORD
The record is adequate.
5. STATEMENT REGARDING ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE
No additional evidence is anticipated.
6. STATEMENT REGARDING WHETHER THIS CASE RAISES UNUSUAL CLAIMS OR DEFENSES
This matter does not involve any unusual claims or defenses.
7. OTHER MATTERS
Not applicable.
8. BRIEFING SCHEDULE
A. Plaintiff's Opening Brief Due:
July 26, 2012
B. Defendant's Response Brief Due:
August 27, 2012
C. Plaintiff's Reply Brief (If Any) Due:
September 11, 2012
9. STATEMENTS REGARDING ORAL ARGUMENT
A. Plaintiff's Statement:
Plaintiff believes that an oral argument would be appropriate.
B. Defendant's Statement:
Please note that the Commissioner does not request an oral argument at this time.
10. CONSENT TO EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE
A. () All parties have consented to the exercise of jurisdiction of a United States Magistrate Judge.
B. (x) All parties have not consented to the exercise of jurisdiction of a United States Magistrate Judge.
11. OTHER MATTERS
12. AMENDMENTS TO JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN
BY THE COURT:
John L. Kane
U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
APPROVED:
Original signature on file at the office
Of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C.
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HULL & ZIMMERMAN, P.C.
MICHAEL P. ZIMMERMAN
Attorneys for Plaintiff
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
Original signature on file at the Office of
the General Counsel
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By: MICHAEL S. HOWARD
Special Assistant United States Attorney
Assistant Regional Counsel
Office of the General Counsel
Social Security Administration
Attorneys for Defendant