(SS) McElfresh v. Commissioner of Social Security

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

FRANCISCO MICHAEL MCELFRESH, ) Case No.: 1:19-cv-823 - JLT ) Plaintiff, ) ORDER TO DEFENDANT TO SHOW CAUSE )

WHY SANCTIONS SHOULD NOT BE IMPOSED

v. ) ) FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY, ) COURT’S ORDER ) Defendant. ) )

Francisco Michael McElfresh seeks judicial review of a decision to denying his application for Social Security benefits. (Doc. 1) On June 24, 2019, the Court issued its Scheduling Order, setting forth the applicable deadlines. (Doc. 6) Plaintiff filed an opening brief in this action on January 17, 2020. (Doc. 14) Pursuant to the terms of the Scheduling Order, within thirty date of service, the Commissioner was to file a responsive brief. (Doc. 6 at 3) Thus, the Commissioner’s response was due February 18, 2020. To date, the Commissioner has not responded to Plaintiff’s opening brief or requested an extension of time to comply with the Court’s order. The Local Rules, corresponding…