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Parties Involved:
Commissioner of Social Security
Defendant
Zachary A. Jones
Plaintiff

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ZACHARY A. JONES,

Plaintiff,

v.

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL 

SECURITY,

Defendant.

No. 2:19-CV-2139-DMC

ORDER

Plaintiff, who is proceeding with retained counsel, brings this action for judicial 

review of a final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). On 

March 24, 2020, the Court directed plaintiff to show cause in writing why this action should not 

dismissed for lack of prosecution. See ECF No. 12. Plaintiff’s counsel filed a response 

indicating that the failure to file a timely opening brief was a result of the ongoing COVID-19 

emergency and a delay in establishing remote working capabilities. See ECF No. 13. Good 

cause appearing therefor, the order to show cause is discharged and plaintiff is granted an 

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extension of time to file an opening brief. Plaintiff’s opening brief shall be filed within 30 days 

of the date of this. Thereafter, briefing shall proceed consistent with the Court’s October 29, 

2019, scheduling order. 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: April 24, 2020

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DENNIS M. COTA

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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