Jesus Flores v. Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California orders Plaintiff Jesus Flores to show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for failing to file an opening brief in a Social Security appeal. The Court gives Plaintiff seven days to respond in writing and warns that failure to comply will result in sanctions.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff's failure to timely file the opening brief or seek an extension constituted a failure to comply with the court's scheduling order.
2. Plaintiff was required to show cause in writing within seven days why sanctions should not issue for failure to comply with the scheduling order.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff's failure to file the opening brief or request an extension violated the court's scheduling order.
2. Whether the court should require Plaintiff to show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for that failure.

Disposition

other