Breanna Kalaisha B. v. Frank Bisignano

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Nevada adopted Magistrate Judge Koppe’s report and recommendation in a Social Security disability benefits appeal. Because no objections were filed, the court affirmed the Commissioner’s decision, directed entry of judgment for the defendant, and ordered the case closed.

Holdings

1. The district court was not obligated to conduct de novo review because no objections were filed to the report and recommendation.
2. The Commissioner's decision was affirmed, and the magistrate judge's report and recommendation was adopted in full.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court was required to conduct de novo review of the magistrate judge's report and recommendation when no objections were filed.
2. Whether the Commissioner's decision denying Plaintiff's Title XVI disability-benefits application should be affirmed.

Disposition

affirmed