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Nature of Suit Code: 863
Nature of Suit: Social Security - DIWC/DIWW (405(g))
Cause of Action: 42:205 Denial Social Security Benefits

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11cv1995

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JOHN M. KELLY,

Plaintiff,

CASE NO. 11cv1995 BEN (POR)

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO

PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

AND REFERRING MATTER TO

MAGISTRATE JUDGE

vs.

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE,

Commissioner of Social Security

Administration,

Defendant.

On August 30, 2011, Plaintiff John M. Kelly filed a Complaint against Defendant

Commissioner of Social Security Michael J. Astrue, challenging Defendant’s denial of Plaintiff’s

claim for Social Security benefits. (Dkt. No. 1.) Plaintiff also filed an application to proceed in forma

pauperis (“IFP”). (Dkt. No. 2.)

Under 28 U.S.C. § 1915,

any court of the United States may authorize the commencement, prosecution or

defense of any suit, action or proceeding . . . without prepayment of fees or security

therefor, by a person who submits an affidavit that includes a statement of all assets

such [person] possesses that the person is unable to pay such fees or give security

therefor.

28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). Plaintiff states that he is only employed seasonally, has less than $30.00 in

his checking account and relies on his mother for food and shelter. (Dkt. No. 2 at 2-3.)

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Given these circumstances, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s Application to Proceed IFP. See

28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). The Clerk shall file the complaint without prepayment of the filing fee.

The Court further orders:

1. The Clerk shall issue a summons as to Plaintiff’s Complaint and shall forward it to

Plaintiff along with a blank U.S. Marshal Form 285. In addition, the Clerk shall

provide Plaintiff with a certified copy of this Order and a certified copy of his

Complaint and the summons for purposes of serving Defendant. 

2. Upon receipt of this “IFP Package,” Plaintiff is directed to complete the Form 285

completely and accurately and return it to the United States Marshal according to the

instructions provided by the Clerk. 

3. Thereafter, the U.S. Marshal shall serve a copy of the Complaint and summons upon

Defendant as directed by Plaintiff on the Form 285. 

This Social Security appeal is hereby referred to the Honorable Louisa S. Porter, United States

Magistrate Judge, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1) and Local Rule 72.1(c) for scheduling and a

Report and Recommendation.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: September 2, 2011

Hon. Roger T. Benitez

United States District Judge

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