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Nature of Suit Code: 864
Nature of Suit: Social Security - SSID Title XVI
Cause of Action: 42:405 Review of HHS Decision (SSID)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

WILLIAM JAMES GRADFORD, JR.,

Plaintiff,

v.

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,

Defendant.

Case No. 1:14-cv-01277-SAB

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO 

PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS AND 

DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO ISSUE 

SUMMONS

(ECF No. 2)

Plaintiff William James Gradford, Jr. filed this action on August 14, 2014, appealing the 

denial of Social Security Benefits along with an application to proceed in forma pauperis 

pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. Plaintiff’s application demonstrates entitlement to proceed 

without prepayment of fees.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. Plaintiff’s application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED;

2. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to issue a summons; and

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3. The United States Marshal is DIRECTED to serve a copy of the complaint, 

summons, and this order upon the defendant if requested by the plaintiff.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 18, 2014 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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