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Nature of Suit Code: 864
Nature of Suit: Social Security - SSID Title XVI
Cause of Action: 42:205 Denial Social Security Benefits

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

On February 25, 2020, the Court ordered Plaintiff to show cause why the action should not be 

dismissed for failure to comply with the scheduling order requiring Plaintiff to serve a letter brief and 

failure to prosecute. (Doc. 11) Plaintiff filed a response, indicating she “did not receive [the] 

scheduling order.” (Doc. 12 at 1) The same day, Plaintiff filed an opening brief. (Doc. 13)

In actions seeking judicial review of the administrative decision to deny benefits, the parties 

are instructed to exchange confidential letter briefs prior to submitting briefing before the Court. (See 

Doc. 5 at 2, ¶¶ 3-5) Plaintiff’s confidential brief must include “the reasons why []she contends that a 

remand is warranted,” including “the relevant issues and reasons for the remand.” (Id., ¶ 3) This 

document shall not be filed with the Court, but should be served directly to the Commissioner, with a 

proof of service that the letter brief filed with the Court. (Id.) Because the parties have not yet 

exchanged the confidential briefs, the opening brief in this action is premature. Plaintiff is also 

directed to the Court’s scheduling order regarding the substantive requirements of an opening brief.

The Court will provide one courtesy copy of this document with this order for Plaintiff. In the future, 

JAMIE RACHELLE JOHN,

 Plaintiff,

v.

ANDREW SAUL, 

Commissioner of Social Security, 

Defendant.

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Case No.: 1:19-cv-01148- JLT 

ORDER DISCHARGING THE ORDER TO SHOW 

CAUSE DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2020 (Doc. 11)

ORDER STRIKING THE OPENING BRIEF 

(Doc. 13)

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Plaintiff may obtain any documents in this action by accessing the Court’s online filing system.

Accordingly, the Court ORDERS: 

1. The Order to Show Cause dated February 25, 2020 is DISCHARGED;

2. The opening brief filed March 3, 2020 (Doc. 13) is STRICKEN;

3. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to provide Plaintiff a copy of the scheduling order

issued August 27, 2019 (Doc. 5);

4. Plaintiff SHALL serve a confidential letter brief upon the Commissioner within thirty 

days and file a proof of service with the Court mailing the proof of service to the 

following address:

Office of the Clerk

Robert E. Coyle United States Courthouse

2500 Tulare Street, Room 1501

Fresno, CA 93721

Plaintiff is reminded that failure to comply with the Court’s orders may result in the imposition 

of sanctions, including dismissal of the action.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: March 9, 2020 /s/ Jennifer L. Thurston 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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