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Nature of Suit Code: 863
Nature of Suit: Social Security - DIWC/DIWW (405(g))
Cause of Action: 42:416 Denial of Social Security Benefits

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

On October 21, 2016, Defendant filed a stipulation of the parties to extend time for the 

Commissioner to respond to Plaintiff’s opening brief. (Doc. 16) Notably, the Scheduling Order allows 

for a single extension of thirty days by the stipulation of the parties (Doc. 5 at 4), which was previously 

used by Plaintiff. (Docs. 11, 12) Beyond the single 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) Thus, 

the Court construes the stipulation to be a motion to amend the Court’s scheduling order. 

Defendant’s counsel, Jennifer Kenny, seeks an extension of four days to respond to Plaintiff’s 

opening brief. (Doc. 16) She asserts the extension is necessary due to her “exceptionally heavy 

workload and because ...[she] will be out of the office on approved leave, including the day the 

Opposition is currently due.” (Id. at 1) Plaintiff does not oppose the brief extension requested by 

Defendant. (Id. at 1-2)

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EDWARD GARCIA,

 Plaintiff,

v.

CAROLYN W. COLVIN,

Acting Commissioner of Social Security,

Defendant.

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Case No.: 1:15-cv-1951-JLT

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S 

REQUEST AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE 

A RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF’S OPENING 

BRIEF

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Good cause appearing, the Court ORDERS:

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

2. Defendant SHALL file a responsive brief on or before November 4, 2016.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: October 26, 2016 /s/ Jennifer L. Thurston 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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