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Case TitleSimatic v. Commissioner of Social Security
DistrictWestern District of Washington
CityTacoma
Case Number3:2021cv05180
Date Filed2021-03-12
Date Closed2021-10-04
JudgeJudge Marsha J. Pechman
PlaintiffJennifer R Simatic
Case DescriptionJennifer Simatic submitted a FOIA request to the Social Security Administration for records concerning her supplemental security income claim. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Simatic filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantCommissioner of Social Security
DefendantSocial Security Administration
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Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
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Complaint attachment 5
Complaint attachment 6
Opinion/Order [19]
Opinion/Order [24]
Opinion/Order [26]
Opinion/Order [29]
Opinion/Order [31]
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2021-03-121MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, filed by Jennifer R Simatic. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Complaint, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(SP) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/15/2021: # 6 Transmittal Email) (SP). (Entered: 03/15/2021)
2021-03-152DISREGARD filed in error CONSENT filed by all parties to proceed before a Magistrate Judge. (KAM) Modified on 4/1/2021 - document filed prematurely; no appearance by defendant. (KAM). (Entered: 03/15/2021)
2021-03-153ORDER NOT TO PROVIDE COURTESY COPIES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD: The Administration should not file a paper or CD courtesy copy of the Administrative Record for chambers in this matter. This does not modify the procedure for any other chambers. Signed by Judge J Richard Creatura. (KAM) (Entered: 03/15/2021)
2021-03-184ORDER granting 1 Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis signed by Judge J Richard Creatura. (Copy mailed to Plaintiff; Copy of Order, Complaint and Summons mailed certified USPS to Defendants listed in Order.) (DK) (Entered: 03/18/2021)
2021-03-185COMPLAINT against defendant(s) Commissioner of Social Security (Receipt # IFP Granted), filed by Jennifer R Simatic.(DK) (Entered: 03/18/2021)
2021-03-246RETURN RECEIPT (Green Card) re service by certified mail executed upon the Commissioner of Social Security. (KMC - cc: Plaintiff) (Entered: 03/25/2021)
2021-03-247RETURN RECEIPT (Green Card) re service by certified mail executed upon the United States Attorney. (KMC - cc: Plaintiff) (Entered: 03/25/2021)
2021-03-298NOTICE: Plaintiff Jennifer R Simatic has registered to electronically file and receive electronic service in this case. (KB) (Entered: 03/29/2021)
2021-03-299RETURN RECEIPT (Green Card) re service by certified mail executed upon Office of the Attorney General. (SP) (Entered: 03/29/2021)
2021-04-01NOTICE of Docket Modification re 2 Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge: Event STRICKEN as it was entered prematurely. Consent Form to be posted once the defendant has made a formal appearance. (KAM) (Entered: 04/01/2021)
2021-04-0610AMENDED COMPLAINT JENNIFER R SIMATIC against defendant(s) Commissioner of Social Security, filed by Jennifer R Simatic. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form SSA-3288 August 27, 2020, # 2 Exhibit Letter to District Manager September 21, 2020, # 3 Exhibit Memorandum to Office Noveber 3, 2020, # 4 Exhibit Appointment Confirmation Notice for November 10, 2020, # 5 Exhibit On line SSA record)(Simatic, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/06/2021)
2021-04-2111NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Katie Denise Fairchild on behalf of Defendant Commissioner of Social Security. (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 04/21/2021)
2021-04-2112ANSWER to 10 Amended Complaint, by Commissioner of Social Security.(Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 04/21/2021)
2021-04-2213NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT TO A US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND DECLINATION OF CONSENT FORM. Each party will be deemed to have knowingly and voluntarily consented to proceed before a Magistrate Judge if this form is not returned by 4/29/2021. Please Note: Forms must not be electronically filed with the Court. (KAM) (Entered: 04/22/2021)
2021-04-2614MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Marsha J. Pechman for all further proceedings, by Judge J Richard Creatura. The Honorable J Richard Creatura is no longer associated with this matter. (KAM) (Entered: 04/26/2021)
2021-05-0415ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report due by 6/15/2021, FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 6/1/2021, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 6/8/2021. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (GC) (Entered: 05/04/2021)
2021-05-3116MOTION for Leave to Amend Name of Defendant , filed by Plaintiff Jennifer R Simatic. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Complaint Amended First Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit SSA Form-3288 dated August 27, 2020, # 3 Exhibit Letter dated September 21, 2020, # 4 Exhibit Memorandum dated November 3, 2021, # 5 Exhibit Appointment letter dated November 10, 2020, # 6 Exhibit SSA account dated April 6, 2021, # 7 Proposed Order Proposed Order) Noting Date 6/18/2021, (Simatic, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/31/2021)
2021-06-1317NOTICE of Related Case(s) 3:21-cv-05134-JRC, by Plaintiff Jennifer R Simatic. (Simatic, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/13/2021)
2021-06-1418RESPONSE, by Defendant Commissioner of Social Security, to 16 MOTION for Leave to Amend Name of Defendant . (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 06/14/2021)
2021-06-1419MINUTE ORDER REFERRING CASE. This case is referred to Judge Judge J Richard Creatura. The caption for this case shall hereinafter be C21-5180 MJP-JRC. All scheduled dates will remain as set unless the parties are notified otherwise by Judge Creatura. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM) (Entered: 06/14/2021)
2021-06-1520JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 0. Filed by Plaintiff Jennifer R Simatic.(Simatic, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/15/2021)
2021-06-1721REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Jennifer R Simatic, TO RESPONSE to 16 MOTION for Leave to Amend Name of Defendant (Simatic, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/17/2021)
2021-06-3022Notice of Filing Deficiency re 20 Joint Status Report. ***Action Required*** Improper Signature. See attached letter for more information and instructions. (AMD) (Entered: 06/30/2021)
2021-07-0223PRAECIPE re 22 Case/IFP Deficiency Letter, 20 Joint Status Report ATTACHING SIGNATURE PAGE by Defendant Commissioner of Social Security (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Signature Page)(Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 07/02/2021)
2021-07-0624ORDER granting plaintiff's 16 Motion for leave to amend. Plaintiff shall file the proposed amended complaint (Dkt. 16 -1) as the operative complaint in this matter within 30 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge J Richard Creatura. (PM) (Entered: 07/06/2021)
2021-07-1225AMENDED COMPLAINT JENNIFER R SIMATIC against defendant(s) Social Security Administration, filed by Jennifer R Simatic. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form SSA-3288 August 27, 2020, # 2 Exhibit Letter to District Manager September 21, 2020, # 3 Exhibit Memorandum to Office November 3, 2020, # 4 Exhibit Appointment Confirmation Notice for November 10, 2020, # 5 Exhibit On line SSA record)(Simatic, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
2021-07-1426ORDER TO FILE PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE re Parties' 20 Joint Status Report. The parties shall provide a proposed summary judgment briefing schedule on or before August 13, 2021 . Signed by Judge J Richard Creatura. (SR) (cc: Plaintiff via U.S. Mail) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
2021-07-2627ANSWER to 25 Amended Complaint, by Social Security Administration.(Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 07/26/2021)
2021-08-1328Stipulated MOTION Proposed Summary Judgement Briefing Schedule , filed by Plaintiff Jennifer R Simatic. Noting Date 8/13/2021, (Simatic, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/13/2021)
2021-08-1729ORDER ADOPTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE re parties' 28 stipulated proposed summary judgment briefing schedule. Defendant's summary judgment motion due no later than 10/6/2021. Plaintiff's opposition/cross-motion for summary judgment due no later than 10/27/2021. Defendant's opposition/reply brief due no later than 11/5/2021. Plaintiff's reply brief due no later than 11/17/2021. Signed by Judge J Richard Creatura. (PM) (Entered: 08/17/2021)
2021-09-2930Stipulated MOTION for Voluntary Dismissal of Action , filed by Plaintiff Jennifer R Simatic. Noting Date 9/29/2021, (Simatic, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/29/2021)
2021-10-0431ORDER OF DISMISSAL: Counsel having notified the Court of settlement of this case, and it appearing that no issue remains for the Court's determination, IT IS ORDERED that this action and all claims asserted herein are DISMISSED with prejudice and without costs to any party. In the event that settlement is not perfected, any party may move to reopen the case within 60 days of the date of this order. Any trial date and pretrial dates previously set are hereby VACATED. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SB) (Entered: 10/04/2021)
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