Azar S. v. Social Security Administration

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan certifies that Plaintiff’s appeal would not be taken in good faith and denies her application to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal. The court relies on Plaintiff’s failure to object to the magistrate judge’s Report and Recommendation, which waived her right to appeal.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff's appeal was not taken in good faith because she failed to object to the magistrate judge's report and recommendation after being warned that failure to object would waive her right to appeal.
2. Plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal was denied.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff's appeal was taken in good faith under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3).
2. Whether Plaintiff should be permitted to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal despite failing to object to the magistrate judge's report and recommendation after being warned that nonobjection would waive appellate rights.

Disposition

other