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Case TitleLopez v. Colvin, et al.
DistrictDistrict of New Mexico
CityAlbuquerque
Case Number1:2014cv00399
Date Filed2014-04-29
Date Closed2014-11-25
JudgeDistrict Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales
PlaintiffHelen Laura Lopez
Case DescriptionHelen Laura Lopez, an attorney representing individuals in Social Security disability claims, submitted a FOIA request to the Social Security Administration for all records concerning the transfer of her cases from Albuquerque to Tulsa or another location. The agency acknowledged receipt of her request. After the agency failed to respond within the statutory time limits, Lopez contacted the agency and was told it did not accept appeals based on delay and that she could file suit in district court. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Lopez filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantCarolyn W Colvin Acting Commissioner, Social Security Administration
DefendantSocial Security Administration
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2014-04-291***FILED IN ERROR - Incorrect Exhibit Attached***COMPLAINT FOIA Injunctive Relief against Carolyn W Colvin ( Filing Fee - Deliver Payment), filed by Helen Laura Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Lopez, Helen) Modified on 4/29/2014 per attorney's request (mr). (Entered: 04/29/2014)
2014-04-292COMPLAINT For FOIA Injunctive Relief against Carolyn W Colvin ( Filing Fee - Online Payment), filed by Helen Laura Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Lopez, Helen) (Entered: 04/29/2014)
2014-04-293APPENDIX/SUPPLEMENT Civil Cover Sheet by Helen Laura Lopez (Lopez, Helen) (Entered: 04/29/2014)
2014-04-29Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen B. Molzen and U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert Hayes Scott assigned. (mr) (Entered: 04/29/2014)
2014-04-294PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this case has been randomly assigned to Chief United States Magistrate Judge Karen B. Molzen to conduct dispositive proceedings in this matter, including motions and trial. Appeal from a judgment entered by a Magistrate Judge will be to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. It is the responsibility of the case filer to serve a copy of this Notice upon all parties with the summons and complaint. Consent is strictly voluntary, and a party is free to withhold consent without adverse consequences. Should a party choose to consent, notice should be made no later than 21 days after entry of the Order setting the Rule 16 Initial Scheduling Conference. For e-filers, visit our Web site at www.nmcourt.fed.us for more information and instructions. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (mr) (Entered: 04/29/2014)
2014-04-305PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this case has been reassigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Garza as the pretrial judge. Under D.N.M.LR-Civ. 10.1, the first page of each document must have the case file number and initials of the assigned judges. Accordingly, further documents filed in this matter must bear the case number and the judges' initials shown in the case caption and the NEF for this document. Kindly reflect this change in your filings. U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert Hayes Scott is no longer assigned to this case. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (mr) (Entered: 04/30/2014)
2014-04-306Filing fee: $ 400.00, receipt number SF002054 re 2 COMPLAINT For FOIA Injunctive Relief against Carolyn W Colvin ( Filing Fee - Online Payment), filed by Helen Laura Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Lopez, Helen) filed by Helen Laura Lopez. (gr) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 04/30/2014)
2014-05-047CONSENT TO PROCEED Before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c) and Fed.R.Civ.P. 73(b), Helen Laura Lopez voluntarily consent(s) to have United States Magistrate Judge Karen B. Molzen conduct dispositive proceedings in this matter, including motions and trial, and order the entry of final judgment. (Lopez, Helen) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 05/04/2014)
2014-05-07Summons Issued as to Social Security Administration, c/o Office of General Counsel and Carolyn Colvin, c/o U.S. Attorney. (mr) (Entered: 05/07/2014)
2014-05-148PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this case has been randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough to conduct dispositive proceedings in this matter, including motions and trial. Appeal from a judgment entered by a Magistrate Judge will be to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. It is the responsibility of the case filer to serve a copy of this Notice upon all parties with the summons and complaint. Consent is strictly voluntary, and a party is free to withhold consent without adverse consequences. Should a party choose to consent notice must be made no later than 21 days after entry of the Order setting the Rule 16 Initial Scheduling Conference. For e-filers, visit our Web site at www.nmcourt.fed.us for more information and instructions. Magistrate Judge Karen B. Molzen no longer assigned to this case. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (kdh) (Entered: 05/14/2014)
2014-06-059ANSWER to 2 Complaint by Social Security Administration. Related document: 2 Complaint filed by Helen Laura Lopez.(Lucero, Manuel) (Entered: 06/05/2014)
2014-06-0610INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: by Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Garza. Rule 16(c) Hearing set for 8/14/2014 at 02:30 PM in Las Cruces - Telephonic Hearing/Conference before Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Garza. Joint Status Report due by 8/7/2014. Unless otherwise notified by the Clerk or the Court a notice of consent or non-consent for this case to proceed before the trial Magistrate Judge should be submitted by each party no later than 6/27/2014. (kdd) (Entered: 06/06/2014)
2014-06-1911Order Vacating Initial Scheduling Order and Setting Telephonic Status Conference by Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Garza. A Telephonic Status Conference is set for 8/14/2014 at 02:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Garza. (kdd) (Entered: 06/19/2014)
2014-07-0112NOTICE OF CONSENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(2), the parties are reminded that a magistrate judge was assigned as the trial judge in this matter under 28 U.S.C. 636(c). The parties are advised that the Clerk will reassign this matter to a district judge as the trial judge no later than 10 days from the entry of this notice unless consents from all parties have been filed. The parties are free to withhold consent. If you have already entered your consent, you need not resubmit. (kd) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 07/01/2014)
2014-07-3113CONSENT TO PROCEED Before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c) and Fed.R.Civ.P. 73(b), Social Security Administration voluntarily consent(s) to have United States Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough conduct dispositive proceedings in this matter, including motions and trial, and order the entry of final judgment. (Lucero, Manuel) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 07/31/2014)
2014-08-1414Clerk's Minutes for telephonic status conference proceedings held on 8/14/2014 before Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Garza. (kdd) Modified filed date on 8/18/2014 (kdh). (Entered: 08/15/2014)
2014-08-1815PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this case has been reassigned to U.S. District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales as the trial judge. Under D.N.M.LR-Civ. 10.1, the first page of each document must have the case file number and initials of the assigned judges. Accordingly, further documents filed in this matter must bear the case number and the judges' initials shown in the case caption and the NEF for this document. Kindly reflect this change in your filings. Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough no longer assigned to this case. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (iad) (Entered: 08/18/2014)
2014-08-2016NOTICE REGARDING DOCUMENT ENTRIES: Because this case has been reassigned to a district judge, please be advised that any documents filed by the parties under Rule 73(b) have been permanently removed from the docket. Document(s) removed: Nos. 7 and 13. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (dc) (Entered: 08/20/2014)
2014-09-0317Joint Status Report and briefing schedule by Carolyn W Colvin, Social Security Administration (Lucero, Manuel) (Entered: 09/03/2014)
2014-09-1118PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this case has been reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kirtan Khalsa as the pretrial judge. Under D.N.M.LR-Civ. 10.1, the first page of each document must have the case file number and initials of the assigned judges. Accordingly, further documents filed in this matter must bear the case number and the judges' initials shown in the case caption and the NEF for this document. Kindly reflect this change in your filings. Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Garza no longer assigned to this case. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (iad) (Entered: 09/11/2014)
2014-11-2519STIPULATION of Dismissal and Settlement by Social Security Administration (Lucero, Manuel) (Entered: 11/25/2014)
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