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Nature of Suit Code: 864
Nature of Suit: Social Security - SSID Title XVI
Cause of Action: 42:0405id Review of HHS Decision (SSID)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ARLENE ELIZABETH MASTERSON,

Plaintiff,

CASE NO. 3:16-cv-01300-GPC-WVG

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S

MOTION TO PROCEED IN

FORMA PAUPERIS

[ECF No. 3]

v.

CAROLYN W. COLVIN, Acting

Commissioner of Social Security,

Defendant.

On May 31, 2016, Plaintiff Arlene Elizabeth Masterson (“Plaintiff”) filed a

motion to proceed in forma pauperis (“IFP”) under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). (ECF No. 3.) 

All proceedings filed with the District Court require a filing fee unless the Court grants

IFP status, waiving the fee. Rodriguez v. Cook, 169 F.3d 1176, 1177 (9th Cir. 1999). 

Under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a), the Court may waive the filing fee if a party demonstrates

an inability to pay by submitting an affidavit reporting all assets of the individual. 28

U.S.C. § 1915(a).

Here, Plaintiff submitted a declaration reporting that she is not presently

employed and has not worked since 2013. She states that she receives $333.00

“General Relief” per month and $194.00 per month in Food Stamps. Plaintiff reports

having $0.00 in a checking account. She owns a 1997 Ford Contour. She does not own

any real estate, stocks, bonds, securities or other valuable property. She does not

support any dependents. Her current monthly obligations include $44.00 for rent,

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$168.00 for storage, $25.00 for a phone and $47.00 for car insurance. She does not

have any other debts or any other assets. 

In consideration of Plaintiff’s application, she has sufficiently demonstrated that

she is unable to pay the required filing fee and meets the requirements to proceed IFP. 

Therefore, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s motion to proceed IFP.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

DATED: June 1, 2016

HON. GONZALO P. CURIEL

United States District Judge

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