Sylvia Sanchez, on behalf of minor R.L.Y. v. Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California grants Sylvia Sanchez’s petition to be appointed guardian ad litem for minor plaintiff R.L.Y. in an action seeking judicial review of the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of disability benefits. The court finds that Sanchez is the minor’s grandmother and guardian, is familiar with the minor’s medical conditions, and presents no apparent conflict of interest.

Holdings

1. The court granted the petition and appointed Sylvia Sanchez as guardian ad litem for R.L.Y., authorizing her to prosecute the action on the minor's behalf.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Sylvia Sanchez should be appointed guardian ad litem to represent minor plaintiff R.L.Y. in the Social Security action.
2. Whether the proposed guardian ad litem adequately satisfies the requirement to protect the minor's interests in the litigation.

Disposition

other