Case: Martinez v. Astrue

4:08-cv-04735 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Oct. 15, 2008

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Case Summary

On October 15, 2008, the Mental Health Project (MHP) teamed up with groups across the country to file this national class action lawsuit against the Social Security Administration (SSA) for revoking the retirement and disability benefits of over 100,000 poor, elderly and disabled Americans under an arbitrary and unlawful benefit suspension policy. The effort is led by the National Senior Citizens Law Center and the pro bono counsel of Munger, Tolles & Olson, and includes Disability Rights Calif…

On October 15, 2008, the Mental Health Project (MHP) teamed up with groups across the country to file this national class action lawsuit against the Social Security Administration (SSA) for revoking the retirement and disability benefits of over 100,000 poor, elderly and disabled Americans under an arbitrary and unlawful benefit suspension policy. The effort is led by the National Senior Citizens Law Center and the pro bono counsel of Munger, Tolles & Olson, and includes Disability Rights California and the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County.

Under a 1996 law, SSA must suspend the benefits of people who are "fleeing to avoid prosecution" for a felony. The law was enacted to prevent wanted fugitives from receiving benefits. The plaintiffs alleged that thousands of elderly and disabled Americans who are not "wanted," and indeed, who may have been completely misidentified, have been caught up in the system that SSA has used to implement the law.

On March 30, 2009, the parties reached a settlement in the case. Under the terms of the settlement, the defendants agreed to reinstate the payments of those who had been wrongfully denied their benefits. The defendants also agreed to pay specified legal fees to the plaintiff class attorneys. The court maintains jurisdiction over the management of the settlement until it is complete.

Multiple parties, including the County, intervened to object to the terms of the settlement. These documents are sealed, so the contents of the parties' motions are unknown. Judge Wilken denied the motion to intervene, approved the final Settlement Agreement, and directed entry of the final judgment on September 24, 2009.

One intervenor appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on March 23, 2015. The Court of Appeals dismissed for lack of jurisdiction on April 14, 2015. The docket was last updated relating to a stipulation of settlement on March 8, 2017.

Summary Authors

Kristen Sagar (10/19/2009)

Elizabeth Heise (11/18/2018)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4556087/parties/martinez-v-astrue/


Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Anderson, Donna Wade (California)

Anderson, Bryan K. (California)

Arnese, Beth O'Neal (California)

Attorney, Noticing Social (California)

Avilla, Paul S. (California)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other
Attorney for Defendant

Anderson, Donna Wade (California)

Anderson, Bryan K. (California)

Arnese, Beth O'Neal (California)

Attorney, Noticing Social (California)

Avilla, Paul S. (California)

Barry, Elizabeth (California)

Bernal, Mark F. (California)

Betts, Rebecca A. (California)

Brandt, George Allen (California)

Brown, Eric Prince (California)

Bryan, Lonnie F (California)

Cabotaje, Michael A. (California)

Carradero, Victoria R. (California)

Caylor, Marissa (California)

Charles, Gregory J. (California)

Chen, Carolyn B. (California)

Cheng, Andrew Y. S. (California)

Chou, Danny Yeh (California)

Christ, Michelle L. (California)

Clark, Nancy Joan (California)

Coelho, Robert M. (California)

Cooper, Lisa D. (California)

CV, U S (California)

Dietrich, Dorrelyn- NA (California)

DuBois, James Joseph (California)

Edwards, Liva Jamala (California)

Erickson-Pogorzelski, Anthony (California)

Farel, Lily Sara (District of Columbia)

Fisher, Clare Mary (California)

Fligor, Neysa A. (California)

Forslund, Jacqueline A. (California)

Fuentes, Theresa J. (California)

Fuller, David W (California)

Groebner, Benjamin J. (California)

Grooms, Odell (California)

Hanna, Dennis J (California)

Hansen, Greta Suzanne (California)

Harada, Lynn M. (California)

Harris, Aryn Paige (California)

Hartinger, Arthur A. (California)

Hasegawa, Stephen S (California)

Havian, Eric R (California)

Hazam, Lexi J (California)

Hubins, Jeffery M (California)

Jewett, Peter W. (California)

Judge, Timothy S (California)

Kane, Leslie J. (California)

Kanter, Scott R (California)

Keefe, Kerry Jane (California)

Keller, Michael L. (California)

Kieschnick, Hannah Meredith (California)

Kiesel, Paul R. (California)

Kim, Cedina M (California)

Kiniyalocts, Melissa R. (California)

LA-CV, Assistant US (California)

LA-SSA, Assistant US (California)

Leon-Guerrero, Michael Joseph (California)

Leyton, Stacey M. (California)

Llewellyn, Nicholas P. (California)

Logan, Aimee Nicole (California)

Malysz, Mary L. (California)

Marsh, Barry Clement (California)

Matthews, Gail A. (California)

Mayer-Cantu, Jerome (California)

McIntyre, Gerald Andrew (California)

McLaughlin, Kevin P. (California)

Meier, Robin Perrin (California)

Mikow, Jacob Micah (California)

Narayan, Kavita (California)

OGCSSAR7, OGCSSAR7 (California)

Pilotin, Marc A (California)

Pullin, Brenda Maureen (California)

Pyle, Michael T. (California)

Quinones, Marcelo (California)

Ramirez-Fisher, Leslie A. (California)

Reddis, Frances (California)

Reeg, Ann K. (California)

Rollo, David Michael (California)

Rumble, James E. (California)

Rund, Jane (California)

Russoniello, Joseph R. (California)

Ryan, Sarah Lynn (California)

Sandoval, Karl Anthony (California)

Schmidt, Kristi A. (California)

Sebastinelli, Gregory Joseph (California)

Serrano, Lawrence Javier (California)

Serverian, Michael C. (California)

Shin, Gina (California)

Smith, Barbara Healy (California)

Stahl, Thomas C (California)

Stegeman, Chad Allen (California)

Swanson, Joann M. (California)

Trice, Laura Susan (California)

Tripoli, Linda Ann (California)

Tse, Alex Gene (California)

Turk, Jean M (California)

Wahlander, Michael Anderson (California)

Weissglass, Jonathan David (California)

Wells, Carlotta P. (California)

Wichers, Christine J. (California)

Williams, James Robyzad (California)

Win, Mark (California)

Winchester, John Lewis (California)

Winn, James (California)

Woodside, Steven Michael (California)

Woodward, Carol Lynne (California)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

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Docket [PACER]

March 8, 2017

March 8, 2017

Docket

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Press Release

No Court

Oct. 1, 2007

Oct. 1, 2007

Press Release
1

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Class Action Complaint

Oct. 15, 2008

Oct. 15, 2008

Complaint
41

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First Amended Class Action Complaint

Dec. 12, 2008

Dec. 12, 2008

Complaint
51

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Plaintiff's Notice of Motion and Motion for a Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof

Jan. 12, 2009

Jan. 12, 2009

Pleading / Motion / Brief
78

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Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Motion for Summary Adjudication of the Legality of Defendant's Policy Regarding Fleeing Beneficiaries; Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof

Marinez v. Astrue

Jan. 15, 2009

Jan. 15, 2009

Pleading / Motion / Brief
141

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Stipulation of Settlement

July 21, 2009

July 21, 2009

Settlement Agreement
142

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Notice of Motion and Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement, Class Certification, Appointment of Class Counsel, and Directing Class Notice and Setting Final Fairness Hearing

July 21, 2009

July 21, 2009

Pleading / Motion / Brief
143

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Declaration of Gerald A. McIntyre in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement, Class Certification, and Appointment of Class Counsel, and Directing Class Notice and Setting Final Fairness Hearing

July 21, 2009

July 21, 2009

Declaration/Affidavit
146

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Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement, Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel, and Directing Class Notice and Setting final Fairmess Hearing

Aug. 12, 2009

Aug. 12, 2009

Settlement Agreement

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4556087/martinez-v-astrue/

Last updated March 26, 2026, 4:33 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Oct. 15, 2008

***PLEASE SEE REFILED DOCUMENT # 39 *** CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT - [Summons Issued] against Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, (Filing Fee: $350.00, Receipt Number 34611024362] Filed by Plaintiffs Jimmy Howard & Rosa Martinez. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/15/2008) Modified on 12/15/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/16/2008)

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2 Oct. 15, 2008

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/15/2008) (Entered: 10/16/2008)

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3 Oct. 15, 2008

ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Joint Case Management Statement due 1/13/2009 & InitialCase Management Conference set for 1/20/2009 at 3:00 PM.. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/15/2008) (Entered: 10/16/2008)

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4 Oct. 15, 2008

CERTIFICATION of Interested Parties Filed by Plaintiffs Jimmy Howard & Rosa Martinez. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/15/2008) (Entered: 10/16/2008)

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5 Oct. 15, 2008

PROOF OF SERVICE Filed by Plaintiffs Jimmy Howard & Rosa Martinez of re 1 Class Action Complaint, 2 Summons in a Civil Case & 4 Certification of Interested Parties. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/15/2008) (Entered: 10/16/2008)

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6 Oct. 15, 2008

PROOF OF SERVICE Filed by Plaintiffs Jimmy Howard & Rosa Martinez of re 1 Class Action Complaint & Civil Cover Sheet, 2 Summons in a Civil Case & 4 Certification of Interested Parties. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/15/2008) (Entered: 10/16/2008)

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7 Oct. 15, 2008

DECLINATION to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge & REQUEST for Reassignment to a United States District Court Judge Filed by PlaintiffsJimmy Howard & Rosa Martinez. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/15/2008) (Entered: 10/16/2008)

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8 Oct. 15, 2008

PROOF OF SERVICE Filed by Plaintiffs Jimmy Howard & Rosa Martinez of re 7 Declination to Proceed Before a U.S. Magistrate Judge & Request for Reassignment. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/15/2008) (Entered: 10/16/2008)

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9 Oct. 17, 2008

CLERK'S NOTICE of Impending Reassignment to U.S. District Judge (lmh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/17/2008) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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10 Oct. 17, 2008

Ex Parte Application (MOTION) FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING ISSUANCE OF A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Rosa Martinez, Jimmy Howard. Motion Hearing set for 10/17/2008 10:00 AM in Courtroom E, 15th Floor, San Francisco. (Fry, David) (Filed on 10/17/2008) Modified on 10/20/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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11 Oct. 17, 2008

MEMORANDUM in support of re 10 Ex Parte Application (MOTION) FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING ISSUANCE OF A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Rosa Martinez, Jimmy Howard. (Related document(s) 10 ) (Fry, David) (Filed on 10/17/2008) Modified on 10/20/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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12 Oct. 17, 2008

***PLEASE SEE REFILED DOCUMENT # 40 *** Declaration of ROSA MARTINEZ in Support of 10 Ex Parte Application (MOTION) FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by Rosa Martinez, Jimmy Howard. (Related document(s) 10 ) (Fry, David) (Filed on 10/17/2008) Modified on 10/20/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). Modified on 10/31/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). Modified on 12/15/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). Modified on 12/15/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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13 Oct. 17, 2008

Declaration of DAVID H. FRY in Support of 10 Ex Parte Application (MOTION) FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING ISSUANCE OF A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Rosa Martinez, Jimmy Howard. (Related document(s) 10 ) (Fry, David) (Filed on 10/17/2008) Modified on 10/20/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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14 Oct. 17, 2008

Proposed Order re 10 Ex Parte Application (MOTION) FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING ISSUANCE OF A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Rosa Martinez, Jimmy Howard. (Fry, David) (Filed on 10/17/2008) Modified on 10/20/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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15 Oct. 17, 2008

Proposed Order TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Rosa Martinez. (Fry, David) (Filed on 10/17/2008) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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16 Oct. 17, 2008

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Hon. Claudia Wilken for all further proceedings. Judge Magistrate Judge Elizabeth D. Laporte no longer assigned to the case.. Signed by Executive Committee on 10/17/08. (as, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/17/2008) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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17 Oct. 17, 2008

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Rosa Martinez VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS (Fry, David) (Filed on 10/17/2008) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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18 Oct. 17, 2008

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Rosa Martinez VIA HAND DELIVERY (Fry, David) (Filed on 10/17/2008) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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19 Oct. 17, 2008

Letter from Victoria R. Carradero to Judge Wilken. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 10/17/2008) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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20 Oct. 17, 2008

ORDER re 10 DENYING PLAINTIFFS REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE EX PARTE RELIEF AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by Judge Claudia Wilken on 10/17/08. (scc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/17/2008) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

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21 Oct. 20, 2008

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Rosa Martinez via U.S. Mail (Fry, David) (Filed on 10/20/2008) (Entered: 10/20/2008)

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22 Oct. 20, 2008

CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER FOR REASSIGNED CIVIL CASE: Case Management Conference set for 1/20/2009 02:00 PM.. Signed by Judge CLAUDIA WILKEN on 10/20/08. (scc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/20/2008) (Entered: 10/20/2008)

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23 Oct. 20, 2008

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Rosa Martinez re 22 Case Management Scheduling Order (Fry, David) (Filed on 10/20/2008) (Entered: 10/20/2008)

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24 Oct. 21, 2008

Declaration of Victoria R. Carradero in Support of Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 10/21/2008) (Entered: 10/21/2008)

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25 Oct. 21, 2008

Declaration of Michael Hanson in Support of Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 8)(Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 10/21/2008) (Entered: 10/21/2008)

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26 Oct. 21, 2008

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Michael J. Astrue. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 10/21/2008) Modified on 10/22/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/21/2008)

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27 Oct. 21, 2008

NOTICE by Rosa Martinez, Jimmy Howard of Withdrawal of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Fry, David) (Filed on 10/21/2008) Modified on 10/22/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/21/2008)

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28 Oct. 28, 2008

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Rosa Martinez re 2 Summons Issued, 1 Complaint, 4 Certificate of Interested Entities (Fry, David) (Filed on 10/28/2008) (Entered: 10/28/2008)

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29 Oct. 30, 2008

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice - Emilia Sicilia ( Filing fee $ 210, receipt number 44611002775.) filed by Rosa Martinez. (cp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/30/2008) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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30 Oct. 30, 2008

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice - William G. Lienhard ( Filing fee $ 210, receipt number 44611002777.) filed by Jimmy Howard, Rosa Martinez. (cp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/30/2008) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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31 Oct. 30, 2008

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice - Jennifer Parish ( Filing fee $ 210, receipt number 44611002776.) filed by Jimmy Howard, Rosa Martinez. (cp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/30/2008) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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32 Oct. 30, 2008

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jimmy Howard, Rosa Martinez re 30 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 210, receipt number 44611002777.), 29 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 210, receipt number 44611002775.), 31 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 210, receipt number 44611002776.) (cp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/30/2008) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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33 Oct. 31, 2008

ORDER by Judge Claudia Wilken granting 29 Motion for Pro Hac Vice - Emilia Sicilia (cp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/31/2008) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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34 Oct. 31, 2008

ORDER by Judge Claudia Wilken granting 30 Motion for Pro Hac Vice - William G. Lienhard (cp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/31/2008) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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35 Oct. 31, 2008

ORDER by Judge Claudia Wilken granting 31 Motion for Pro Hac Vice - Jennifer Parish (cp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/31/2008) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

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36 Dec. 8, 2008

STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF (LOCAL RULE 7-11) by Rosa Martinez. (Fry, David) (Filed on 12/8/2008) (Entered: 12/08/2008)

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37 Dec. 8, 2008

Declaration of DAVID H. FRY in Support of 36 Stipulation filed byRosa Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Related document(s) 36 ) (Fry, David) (Filed on 12/8/2008) (Entered: 12/08/2008)

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38 Dec. 12, 2008

ORDER re 36 granting as modified STIPULATION GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF (LOCAL RULE 7-11). Signed by Judge Claudia Wilken on 12/12/08. (scc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/12/2008) (Entered: 12/12/2008)

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39 Dec. 12, 2008

COMPLAINT (Class Action) with Redacted Exhibits A-C against Michael J. Astrue Filed byRosa Martinez. (Fry, David) (Filed on 12/12/2008) Modified on 12/15/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). ***RE-FILED PURSUANT TO ORDER # 38 *** (Entered: 12/12/2008)

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40 Dec. 12, 2008

Declaration of Rosa Martinez in Support of 10 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed byRosa Martinez. (Related document(s) 10 ) (Fry, David) (Filed on 12/12/2008) Modified on 12/15/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). ***RE-FILED PURSUANT TO ORDER # 38 *** (Entered: 12/12/2008)

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41 Dec. 12, 2008

AMENDED COMPLAINT (First)(Class Action) against Michael J. Astrue. Filed byRosa Martinez. (Fry, David) (Filed on 12/12/2008) (Entered: 12/12/2008)

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42 Dec. 16, 2008

STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order Granting Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by Michael J. Astrue, Roberta Dobbs, Jimmy Howard, Rosa Martinez, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 12/16/2008) Modified on 12/17/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/16/2008)

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43 Dec. 18, 2008

ORDER re 42 granting STIPULATION Granting Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Claudia Wilken on 12/18/08. (scc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/18/2008) (Entered: 12/18/2008)

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44 Dec. 30, 2008

MOTION to Continue Case Management Conference - Administrative Relief - Local Rule 7-11 filed by Michael J. Astrue. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 12/30/2008) (Entered: 12/30/2008)

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45 Dec. 30, 2008

Declaration of Victoria R. Carradero in Support of 44 MOTION to Continue Case Management Conference - Administrative Relief - Local Rule 7-11 filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 44 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 12/30/2008) (Entered: 12/30/2008)

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46 Dec. 30, 2008

Proposed Order re 44 MOTION to Continue Case Management Conference - Administrative Relief - Local Rule 7-11 by Michael J. Astrue. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 12/30/2008) (Entered: 12/30/2008)

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47 Jan. 5, 2009

Memorandum in Opposition re 44 MOTION to Continue Case Management Conference - Administrative Relief - Local Rule 7-11 filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/5/2009) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

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48 Jan. 5, 2009

Declaration of Mark R. Conrad in Support of 47 Memorandum in Opposition, To Defendant's Motion for Administrative Relief to Continue the Case Management Conference filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Related document(s) 47 ) (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/5/2009) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

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49 Jan. 5, 2009

Declaration of Gerald A. McIntyre in Support of 47 Memorandum in Opposition, To Defendant's Motion for Administrative Relief to Continue the Case Management Conference filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Related document(s) 47 ) (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/5/2009) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

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50 Jan. 6, 2009

ORDER by Judge Claudia Wilken granting 44 Motion to Continue Case Management Conference - Administrative Relief - Local Rule 7-11 (scc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/6/2009) (Entered: 01/06/2009)

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51 Jan. 12, 2009

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof filed by Jimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. Motion Hearing set for 2/19/2009 02:00 PM in Courtroom 2, 4th Floor, Oakland. (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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52 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Jeremy S. Kroger in Support of 51 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Related document(s) 51 ) (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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53 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Roberta Dobbs in Support of 51 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Related document(s) 51 ) (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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54 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Rosa Martinez in Support of 51 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Related document(s) 51 ) (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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55 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Joseph Sutrynowicz in Support of 51 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Related document(s) 51 ) (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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56 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Tannitte Shufford in Support of 51 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Related document(s) 51 ) (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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57 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Sharon Rozier in Support of 51 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Related document(s) 51 ) (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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58 Jan. 12, 2009

Proposed Order re 51 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Jimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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59 Jan. 12, 2009

MOTION to Certify Class filed by Jimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. Motion Hearing set for 2/19/2009 02:00 PM in Courtroom 2, 4th Floor, Oakland. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/12/2009) (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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60 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Jeremy S. Kroger in Support of 59 MOTION to Certify Class filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Related document(s) 59 ) (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/12/2009) (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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61 Jan. 12, 2009

MOTION to Dismiss first amended complaint for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Michael J. Astrue. Motion Hearing set for 2/19/2009 02:00 PM in Courtroom 2, 4th Floor, Oakland. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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62 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Vicki F. Mathews in Support of 61 MOTION to Dismiss first amended complaint for Lack of Jurisdiction filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 61 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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63 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Deena P. Wilson in Support of Motion to Dismiss filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/12/2009) (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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64 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Mary M. Kelly-Zaby in Support of 61 MOTION to Dismiss first amended complaint for Lack of Jurisdiction filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 61 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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65 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Paul Fedderson in Support of 61 MOTION to Dismiss first amended complaint for Lack of Jurisdiction filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 61 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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66 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Kathy Newman in Support of 61 MOTION to Dismiss first amended complaint for Lack of Jurisdiction filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 61 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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67 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Michael Hanson in Support of 61 MOTION to Dismiss first amended complaint for Lack of Jurisdiction filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 61 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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68 Jan. 12, 2009

MOTION to Dismiss as to Plaintiff Roderick filed by Michael J. Astrue. Motion Hearing set for 2/19/2009 02:00 PM in Courtroom 2, 4th Floor, Oakland. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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69 Jan. 12, 2009

Declaration of Liana Mezo in Support of 68 MOTION to Dismiss as to Plaintiff Roderick filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 68 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/12/2009) Modified on 1/13/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/12/2009)

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70 Jan. 13, 2009

EXHIBITS re 69 Declaration in Support 1-6 to Mezo Declaration filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 69 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/13/2009) (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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71 Jan. 13, 2009

EXHIBITS re 69 Declaration in Support 7-11 to Mezo Declaration filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 69 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/13/2009) (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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72 Jan. 13, 2009

EXHIBITS re 67 Declaration in Support Exhibits 1-10 to Hanson Declaration filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 67 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/13/2009) (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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73 Jan. 13, 2009

EXHIBITS re 67 Declaration in Support 11-23 to Hanson Declaration filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 67 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/13/2009) (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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74 Jan. 13, 2009

EXHIBITS re 67 Declaration in Support 24-35 to Hanson Declaration filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 67 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/13/2009) (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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75 Jan. 13, 2009

Motion to Change Time/Extend Time To File Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Michael J. Astrue. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/13/2009) Modified on 1/14/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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76 Jan. 13, 2009

Declaration of Victoria R. Carradero in Support of 75 Motion to Change Time/Extend Time To File Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 75 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/13/2009) Modified on 1/14/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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77 Jan. 13, 2009

Proposed Order re 75 Motion to Change Time/Extend Time To File Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Michael J. Astrue. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/13/2009) Modified on 1/14/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/13/2009)

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78 Jan. 15, 2009

MOTION for for Summary Adjudication of the Legality of Defendant's Policy Regarding "Fleeing" Beneficiaries; Memorandum of Law In Support Thereof filed by Jimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. Motion Hearing set for 2/19/2009 02:00 PM in Courtroom 2, 4th Floor, Oakland. (Fry, David) (Filed on 1/15/2009) Modified on 1/16/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/15/2009)

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79 Jan. 15, 2009

Declaration of Gerald A. McIntyre in Support of 78 MOTION for Summary Adjudication of the Legality of Defendant's Policy Regarding "Fleeing" Beneficiaries; Memorandum of Law In Support Thereof filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Related document(s) 78 ) (Fry, David) (Filed on 1/15/2009) Modified on 1/16/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/15/2009)

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80 Jan. 15, 2009

ERRATA re 67 Declaration in Support, Michael Hanson in Support Of Motions To Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by Michael J. Astrue. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/15/2009) (Entered: 01/15/2009)

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81 Jan. 15, 2009

Proposed Order re 61 MOTION to Dismiss first amended complaint for Lack of Jurisdiction by Michael J. Astrue. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 1/15/2009) (Entered: 01/15/2009)

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82 Jan. 16, 2009

Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Change Briefing and Hearing Schedules for Plaintiffs' Motions for Class Certification and Preliminary Injunction filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Fry, David) (Filed on 1/16/2009) (Entered: 01/16/2009)

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83 Jan. 16, 2009

Declaration of Jeremy S. Kroger in Support of 82 Memorandum in Opposition, to Defendant's Motion to Change Briefing and Hearing Schedules filed byJimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Related document(s) 82 ) (Kroger, Jeremy) (Filed on 1/16/2009) (Entered: 01/16/2009)

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84 Jan. 21, 2009

ORDER by Judge Claudia Wilken denying 75 DENYING DEFENDANTS MOTION TO CONTINUE HEARING. (scc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/21/2009) (Entered: 01/21/2009)

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85 Jan. 22, 2009

NOTICE by Michael J. Astrue Federal Defendant's Notice of Association of Counsel (Cheng, Andrew) (Filed on 1/22/2009) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

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86 Jan. 23, 2009

Proposed Order Administrative Motion and [Proposed] Order to Continue Hearing and Briefing Dates by One Week by Michael J. Astrue. (Cheng, Andrew) (Filed on 1/23/2009) (Entered: 01/23/2009)

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87 Jan. 23, 2009

Statement of Non-Opposition to Defendant's Administrative Motion To Continue Hearing and Briefing Dates by One Week by Jimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez. (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 1/23/2009) (Entered: 01/23/2009)

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88 Jan. 23, 2009

ORDER re 86 granting Administrative Motion to Continue Hearing and Briefing Dates by One Week. Signed by Judge Claudia Wilken on 1/23/09. (scc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/23/2009) (Entered: 01/23/2009)

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89 Feb. 2, 2009

STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order Granting Parties' Joint Request for Administrative Relief To Postpone Case Management Conference Until February 26, 2009 by Jimmy Howard, Roberta Dobbs, Brent A. Roderick, Sharon D. Rozier, Joseph Sutrynowicz, Rosa Martinez, Michael J. Astrue. (Conrad, Mark) (Filed on 2/2/2009) Modified on 2/3/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/02/2009)

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90 Feb. 3, 2009

ORDER re 89 GRANTING STIPULATION Granting Parties' Joint Request for Administrative Relief To Postpone Case Management Conference Until February 26, 2009. Case Management Conference set for 2/26/2009 02:00 PM.. Signed by Judge CLAUDIA WILKEN on 2/3/09. (scc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2009) (Entered: 02/03/2009)

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91 Feb. 5, 2009

Memorandum in Opposition re 51 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 78 Motion for Summary Adjudication of the Legality of Defendant's Policy Regarding "Fleeing" Beneficiaries, 59 MOTION to Certify Class filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 2/5/2009) Modified on 2/6/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/05/2009)

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92 Feb. 5, 2009

Declaration of Paul Fedderson in Support of 91 Memorandum in Opposition, filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 91 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 2/5/2009) (Entered: 02/05/2009)

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93 Feb. 5, 2009

Declaration of Deena WIlson in Support of motion to dismiss plaintiffs' complaint filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 91 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 2/5/2009) Modified on 2/6/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/05/2009)

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94 Feb. 5, 2009

Declaration of Vivian Yao in Support of 91 Memorandum in Opposition, filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 91 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 2/5/2009) (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/05/2009)

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95 Feb. 5, 2009

Declaration of Deborah Stachel in Support of motion for preliminary discovery filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 2/5/2009) Modified on 2/6/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/05/2009)

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96 Feb. 5, 2009

Declaration of Michael Hanson in Support of 91 Memorandum in Opposition, filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 91 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 2/5/2009) (Entered: 02/05/2009)

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97 Feb. 5, 2009

Declaration of Gareth Dence in Support of 91 Memorandum in Opposition, filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 91 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 2/5/2009) (Entered: 02/05/2009)

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98 Feb. 5, 2009

Request for Judicial Notice re 91 Memorandum in Opposition, to Plaintiffs' Motions and in Support of Defendant's Motion for Preliminary Discovery filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Related document(s) 91 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 2/5/2009) (Entered: 02/05/2009)

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99 Feb. 5, 2009

MOTION for Preliminary Discovery filed by Michael J. Astrue. Motion Hearing set for 2/26/2009 02:00 PM. (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 2/5/2009) Modified on 2/6/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/05/2009)

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100 Feb. 5, 2009

Declaration of Victoria R. Carradero in Support of 98 Request for Judicial Notice, 91 Memorandum in Opposition, 99 MOTION for Discovery filed byMichael J. Astrue. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Carradero Dec, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 2a, # 4 Exs. 3-5, # 5 Exhibit Exs 6-8, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 9, # 7 Exhibit ex. 9a, # 8 Exhibit Ex. 10, # 9 Exhibit Ex. 10a, # 10 Exhibit Ex. 11, # 11 Exhibit Ex. 11 a)(Related document(s) 98, 91, 99 ) (Carradero, Victoria) (Filed on 2/5/2009) Modified on 2/6/2009 (cp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/05/2009)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 15, 2008

Case Ongoing: Perhaps, but long-dormant

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All persons whose SSI, SVB, or OASDI benefits have been suspended or denied, or who are threatened with suspension or denial of such benefits for allegedly "fleeing to avoid prosecution, or custody, or confinement" after conviction for a felony.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Legal Services/Legal Aid

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Federal

Michael J. Astrue

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Northern District of California 4:08-cv-04735

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to public accommodations - governmental

Classification / placement

Public benefits (includes, e.g., in-state tuition, govt. jobs)

Benefits (Source):

Social Security Retirement and Death Benefit

SSDI

SSI

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