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Nature of Suit Code: 863
Nature of Suit: Social Security - DIWC/DIWW (405(g))
Cause of Action: 42:405 Review of HHS Decision (DIWW)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

John C. Hernandez, 

Plaintiff, 

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Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of

Social Security Administration, 

Defendant. 

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No. CV-09-621-PHX-DGC

ORDER

On March 27, 2009, Plaintiff filed a complaint seeking judicial review of Defendant’s

administrative decision to deny social security benefits. Dkt. #1. Plaintiff has filed a motion

to amend the complaint pursuant to Rule 15 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Dkt. #11. Plaintiff seeks to replace language challenging the ALJ’s initial decision with

language setting forth purported errors in the ALJ’s second decision, which is the subject of

the instant action. Id. at 1-2. Defendant does not oppose the motion. Dkt. #16. Consistent

with Rule 15’s liberal amendment policy, the Court will grant the motion.

IT IS ORDERED:

1. Plaintiff’s motion to amend complaint (Dkt. #11) is granted.

2. Plaintiff shall file the proposed lodged amended complaint (Dkt. #11-2) by

September 11, 2009.

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3. Defendant shall file an answer by September 25, 2009.

DATED this 2nd day of September, 2009.

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