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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 March 3, 2013, the parties filed an amended stipulation to extend time for Plaintiff to file an

opening brief. (Doc. 18) Importantly, the scheduling order in this action allows for “a single thirty 

(30) day extension” by stipulation of the parties. (Doc. 5 at 4, emphasis added) This extension was 

used previously by Plaintiff, who requested an extension of time to serve the confidential letter brief. 

(Docs. 11-12) Beyond the single thirty-day extension, “requests to modify [the scheduling] order must 

be made by written motion and will be granted only for good cause.” (Doc. 5 at 4) Further, the parties 

are cautioned that “[r]equests for modification of th[e] briefing schedule will not be routinely granted. 

(Id., emphasis in original) Therefore, the Court construes the stipulation of the parties to be a motion 

by Plaintiff for modification of the Court’s Scheduling Order.

Here, Plaintiff’s counsel asserts the further extension of time is necessary because she has “a 

heavy work load despite best efforts,” and was unable to comply with the filing deadline of March 4, 

2016 (Doc. 15 at 2) Defendant does not oppose an extension of time. (Id.)

RUDY MARTINEZ, JR.,

 Plaintiff,

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COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY, 

Defendant.

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Case No.: 1:15-cv-00797- JLT 

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST 

FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME

(Doc. 15)

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:

1. Plaintiff’s request for an extension of time is GRANTED; 

2. Plaintiff SHALL serve her opening brief no later than April 13, 2016; and

3. Plaintiff is cautioned that no further extensions will be granted without the showing of 

exceptionally good cause. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: March 7, 2016 /s/ Jennifer L. Thurston 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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