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Parties Involved:
Michael J. Alvarez
Plaintiff
Commissioner of Social Security
Defendant

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MICHAEL J. ALVAREZ,

Plaintiff,

v.

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner 

of Social Security,

Defendant.

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1:09-cv-00334 GSA 

ORDER VACATING ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE

ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF

TIME WITHIN WHICH TO FILE

OPENING BRIEF

On February 1, 2010, this Court issued an issued an Order to Show Cause why this action

should not be dismissed for Plaintiff’s failure to comply with a court order. On or about

February 10, 2010, Plaintiff timely replied to the Order to Show Cause. 

Plaintiff indicated that he timely prepared his confidential letter brief in accordance with

the scheduling order, yet incorrectly forwarded the document to the “Fresno Court Address,”

rather than to counsel for Defendant. Plaintiff indicated he has since been in contact with

counsel for Defendant. He has received a written response from Defendant indicating that a

settlement between the parties could not be reached. Finally, Plaintiff seeks an extension of time

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of thirty (30) additional days within which to file his motion for summary judgment or opening

brief. 

In light of the foregoing, this Court accepts Plaintiff’s explanation and VACATES the 

Order to Show Cause. Also, consistent with Plaintiff’s response received February 10, 2010, this

Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s request for an extension of time, through and including March 18,

2010, within which to file his opening brief or motion for summary judgment.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: February 16, 2010 /s/ Gary S. Austin 

6i0kij UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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