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Case TitleBower v. Social Security Administration et al
DistrictWestern District of Missouri
CitySpringfield
Case Number6:2015cv03441
Date Filed2015-10-13
Date Closed2018-09-06
JudgeDistrict Judge M. Douglas Harpool
PlaintiffMary R. Bower
Case DescriptionMary Bower filed suit against the Social Security Administration for her records. She alleged that she was entitled to a portion of her former husband's disability pension. While she asks the court to order the SSA to disclose her records, there is nothing in her complaint suggesting that she made a FOIA request for her records.
Complaint issues: FOIA not mentioned

DefendantSocial Security Administration
DefendantCarolyn W. Colvin Commissioner of Social Security Administration
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2015-10-131PRO SE MOTION for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by Mary R. Bower. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Damages, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Siegert, Karen) (Entered: 10/14/2015)
2015-10-142NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES, DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS. Notice of MAP assignment to an outside mediator. (Attachments: # 1 MAP General Order) (Copy mailed to plaintiff.)(Siegert, Karen) (Entered: 10/14/2015)
2015-10-203ORDER granting 1 motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. Signed on 10/20/2015 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. Copy of order mailed to Plaintiff. (Hance, Breanna) (Entered: 10/20/2015)
2015-10-204COMPLAINT against Carolyn W. Colvin, Social Security Administration. Filing fee $0.00, receipt number IFP. Service due by 2/22/2016.(Howard, Linda) Modified on 10/20/2015 copy of NEF mailed to pltf (Howard, Linda). (Entered: 10/20/2015)
2015-10-26SUMMONS ISSUED as to Carolyn W. Colvin, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Anderson, Christy) (Entered: 10/26/2015)
2016-02-235ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEShow Cause Response due within sixty (60) days from the date of this Order. Signed on 2/23/16 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) Modified on 2/23/2016 (View, Pat). Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff. (Entered: 02/23/2016)
2016-03-016RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Mary R. Bower. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipt)(Schroeppel, Kerry) (Entered: 03/01/2016)
2016-03-027ORDER re 6 Response to Order to Show Cause filed by Mary R. Bower. The Court grants Plaintiff additional time to complete service. Pursuant to Plaintiff's request, service shall be made by United States marshal or deputy marshal in accordance with Rule 4(c)(3). The clerk of the court shall forward appropriate service forms to Plaintiff and, upon receipt of Plaintiff's completed service and summons forms, the clerk shall deliver the same to the United States marshal for service upon Defendants. Signed on 3/2/2016 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. Copy of order mailed to Plaintiff. (Hance, Breanna) Modified on 3/3/2016 Service forms mailed to plaintiff (Howard, Linda). (Entered: 03/02/2016)
2016-03-11SUMMONS ISSUED as to Social Security Administration, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General for service by USMS. NEF sent to pltf via first class mail (Schroeppel, Kerry) (Entered: 03/11/2016)
2016-03-158RETURN OF SERVICE of Social Security complaint on United States Attorney by USMS on 3/14/2016. Social security answer due by 5/16/2016. Record of Submission due by 6/16/2016. NEF sent to pltf via first class mail. (Schroeppel, Kerry) (Schroeppel, Kerry). (Entered: 03/15/2016)
2016-03-239RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed Carolyn Colvin, c/o Office of Regional Counsel served on 3/16/2016. (Siegert, Karen) (Entered: 03/23/2016)
2016-03-2910RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed on Attorney General. (Siegert, Karen) (Entered: 03/29/2016)
2016-04-0511RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Carolyn W. Colvin. Social Security Administration served on 3/14/2016, answer due 5/13/2016. Plaintiff received stamped copy. (Keller, Jeanne) Modified on 4/5/2016 (Keller, Jeanne). (Entered: 04/05/2016)
2016-04-0512RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Carolyn W. Colvin, c/o Office of Regional Counsel.Carolyn Colvin served on 3/16/2016. Plaintiff received stamped copy. (Keller, Jeanne) Modified on 4/5/2016 (Keller, Jeanne). (Entered: 04/05/2016)
2016-04-0513RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed.Attorney General served on 3/23/2016. Plaintiff received stamped copy. (Keller, Jeanne) Modified on 4/5/2016 (Keller, Jeanne). (Entered: 04/05/2016)
2016-11-2114ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Defendants are to show cause for their failure to respond to the Complaint in this case. Defendants shall have 30 days from the date of this Order to file response. Show Cause Response due by 12/21/2016. Copy of this Order mailed to Plaintiff Bower, Defendant Colvin, and U.S. Attorneys Eggert and Ray. Signed on 11/21/16 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 11/21/2016)
2016-12-2015MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction , MOTION to stay re 14 Order to Show Cause, 4 Complaint filed by Jeffrey P. Ray on behalf of Carolyn W. Colvin, Social Security Administration. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/3/2017 unless service is made pursuant to FRCP 5 or as otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Related document(s) 14 , 4 ) (Attorney Jeffrey P. Ray added to party Carolyn W. Colvin(pty:dft), Attorney Jeffrey P. Ray added to party Social Security Administration(pty:dft))(Ray, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/20/2016)
2016-12-2116PRO SE MOTION for default judgment filed by Plaintiff Mary R. Bower. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/4/2017 unless service is made pursuant to FRCP 5 or as otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Returns. NEF and filed copy mailed to Plaintiff. (Keller, Jeanne) (Entered: 12/21/2016)
2016-12-2717ORDER DENYING 16 MOTION for default judgment filed by Mary R. Bower. Plaintiff Mary Bower is hereby ORDERED to respond to the Government's Motion to Dismiss by 1/10/2017 (re 15 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction MOTION to stay re 14 Order to Show Cause, 4 Complaint filed by Carolyn W. Colvin, Social Security Administration). Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff Mary Bower. Signed on 12/27/16 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 12/27/2016)
2017-01-0318PRO SE MOTION for extension of time to file response Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of 14 Days to File Response to Defendants Motion to Dismiss Suit in Whole or Part filed by Mary R. Bower. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/17/2017 unless service is made pursuant to FRCP 5 or as otherwise directed by the court. NEF mailed to Plaintiff via first class mail. (Keller, Jeanne) (Entered: 01/03/2017)
2017-01-0319RESPONSE to motion re 18 MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply NO OBJECTION filed by Jeffrey P. Ray on behalf of Defendants Carolyn W. Colvin, Social Security Administration. Reply suggestions due by 1/17/2017 unless service is made pursuant to FRCP 5 or as otherwise directed by the court. (Ray, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/03/2017)
2017-01-0620ORDER granting 18 motion for extension of time to file response/reply re 15 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction MOTION to stay re 14 Order to Show Cause, 4 Complaint Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/31/2017. Signed on 1/6/17 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff. (View, Pat) (Entered: 01/06/2017)
2017-01-3021PRO SE PLAINTIFF'S SUGGESTIONS in opposition re 15 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction MOTION to stay re 14 Order to Show Cause, 4 Complaint on behalf of Plaintiff Mary R. Bower. Reply suggestions due by 2/13/2017 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Related document(s) 15 ) NEF mailed to Plaintiff via first class mail. (Keller, Jeanne) (Entered: 01/30/2017)
2017-03-1522RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 5/1/2017. Rule 26 conference due by 4/14/2017. Signed on 3/15/17 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) Modified on 3/15/2017 (View, Pat). Copy of Rule 16 Notice mailed to Plaintiff. (Entered: 03/15/2017)
2017-04-0523ORDER STAYING CASE. The Court GRANTS the Government's Partial Motion to Stay Proceedings 15 MOTION to stay re 14 Order to Show Cause, 4 Complaint filed by Carolyn W. Colvin, Social Security Administration. Deadlines in this matter are STAYED until 7/3/2017. The Court GRANTS the Government's Partial Motion to Dismiss 15 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction . Plaintiff's claims, read by this Court as Causes of Action One, Two, Four, Five, and Six, are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The parties are ORDERED to provide a Status Report by 7/3/2017 regarding the matters concerning Plaintiff's Social Security file. Signed on 4/5/17 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) Modified on 4/5/2017 (View, Pat). Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff. (Entered: 04/05/2017)
2017-07-2624ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court hereby Orders the parties to Show Cause and submit a status report to the Court, either jointly or separately, so that the Court may determine whether the stay should be extended. Show Cause Response due by 8/21/2017. Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff. Signed on 7/26/17 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 07/26/2017)
2017-07-3125RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Mary R. Bower. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) NEF sent to pltf via first class mail.(Schroeppel, Kerry) (Entered: 07/31/2017)
2017-10-0226ORDER extending stay. The Court hereby ORDERS the parties to file a status report with the Court, either jointly or separately, no later than 1/16/2018 giving information as outlined in this Order. The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to follow the proper administrative procedures to obtain her disability file, including medical records, from the Social Security Administration, and to also follow the proper administrative procedures to request the correction of any errors she believes may be present in her file. Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff. Signed on 10/2/17 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Attachments: # 1 Consent for Release of Information Form) (View, Pat) (Entered: 10/02/2017)
2018-01-1227STATUS REPORT by Carolyn W. Colvin, Social Security Administration. (Ray, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
2018-01-1628PRO SE NOTICE of filing response to Court Order Regarding Filing of Records Consent to Social Security Administration by Mary R. Bower re 26 Order. (Siegert, Karen) (Entered: 01/16/2018)
2018-01-1629PRO SE MOTION for default judgment filed by Mary R. Bower. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/30/2018 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Siegert, Karen) (Entered: 01/16/2018)
2018-01-1830NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Evidentiary Hearing regarding Plaintiff's compliance with the Court's Order, dated October 2, 2017 set for 3/14/2018 01:30 PM in DJ Courtroom 1, Springfield (MDH) before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Copy of NEF mailed to plaintiff)(Howard, Linda) (Entered: 01/18/2018)
2018-03-1431Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool: EVIDENTIARY HEARING held on 3/14/2018. Time in court: 1:29 p.m to 1:36 p.m. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Jeannine Rankin, 417-225-7713. (Howard, Linda) (Entered: 03/14/2018)
2018-03-1532ORDER No later than 3/31/2018, Defendant shall either mail to Plaintiff her requested records or advise her where she may pick up her records for viewing. After doing so, Defendant shall file with the Court a notice or status update indicating compliance with this Court's Order. Copy of docket entry Order mailed to Plaintiff. Signed on 3/15/18 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (View, Pat) (Entered: 03/15/2018)
2018-03-2133MOTION for order Order re 32 Order, and Status Report filed by Jeffrey P. Ray on behalf of Carolyn W. Colvin, Social Security Administration. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/4/2018 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Related document(s) 32 ) (Ray, Jeffrey) (Entered: 03/21/2018)
2018-03-3034ORDER re 33 MOTION for order Order re 32 Order, and Status Report filed by Carolyn W. Colvin, Social Security Administration, 32 Order. The Court hereby ORDERS Plaintiff to name a responsible individual who may receive her records no later than 4/13/2018. Plaintiff shall file the name and address of the representative with this Court. Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff. Signed on 3/30/18 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 03/30/2018)
2018-04-0535PRO SE MOTION for reconsideration re 34 Order , filed by Mary R. Bower. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/19/2018 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) 34 ) Copy of NEF sent to pltf via first class mail.(Schroeppel, Kerry) (Entered: 04/05/2018)
2018-04-1036ORDER granting in part and denying in part 35 motion for reconsideration; denying 29 motion for default judgment. Copy of order mailed to Plaintiff. Signed on 4/10/18 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) (Entered: 04/10/2018)
2018-05-1137MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and Status Report Regarding Compliance With Court Order [Doc. 34] filed by Jeffrey P. Ray on behalf of Carolyn W. Colvin, Social Security Administration. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 5/25/2018 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Ray, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/11/2018)
2018-09-0638ORDER granting 37 Motion to Dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and ORDER of Dismissal. Copy of Order mailed to Defendant Mary R. Bower. Signed on 9/6/2018 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Levin, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/06/2018)
2018-09-0739CLERK'S JUDGMENT (copy mailed to Mary R. Bower) (Howard, Linda) (Entered: 09/07/2018)
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