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Nature of Suit Code: 864
Nature of Suit: Social Security - SSID Title XVI
Cause of Action: 28:1442 Petition for Removal

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MARIA DEL CARMEN MEZA CANEZ,

Plaintiff,

CASE NO. 11cv2737-LAB (BLM)

ORDER DISMISSING

COMPLAINT WITHOUT

PREJUDICE;

ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR

ORDER ESTABLISHING TIME

FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF

SOCIAL SECURITY TO

RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT;

AND

ORDER OF REFERENCE

vs.

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of

Social Security,

Defendant.

On November 22, 2011, this action was removed from the California Superior Court

for the County of Imperial. Plaintiff Maria Canez is proceeding pro se and her sole claim is

for “denial of social security disability benefits.” (Compl. at 2.) Other than citing 42 U.S.C.

§ 1383(c), the complaint gives no detail at all about the nature of the claim. This fails to

comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 8, which requires, among other things, “a short and plain

statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief.” Rule 8(a)(2).

The complaint is therefore DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff may file an

amended complaint no later than January 3, 2012, that complies with Rule 8's requirements,

including explaining what her claim is. Plaintiff must file an amended complaint with the

time permitted, or her action will be dismissed without leave to amend. 

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Defendant’s motion for an order establishing a time by which he must respond to the

complaint (Docket no. 2) is DENIED AS MOOT.

In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and Civil Local Rule 72.1(c)(1)(c), IT IS

HEREBY ORDERED all matters arising out of this social security appeal are referred to

United States Magistrate Judge Barbara Major for a Report and Recommendation on the

disposition of the case. The parties are instructed to contact Magistrate Judge Major’s

chambers with respect to all scheduling, hearing, or other issues. For good cause, Judge

Major may extend the time for Plaintiff to file an amended complaint.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: November 28, 2011

HONORABLE LARRY ALAN BURNS

United States District Judge

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