Buchanan v. Commissioner of Social Security - Social Security Review
Summary
Jennifer Buchanan filed a civil complaint on March 24, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, seeking a review of a final decision by the Commissioner of Social Security. The case, filed in San Jose, involves a dispute over Social Security benefits.
What changed
Jennifer Buchanan has initiated a lawsuit against the Commissioner of Social Security, seeking judicial review of a final administrative decision. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 5:26-cv-02571, pertains to Social Security benefits, specifically related to SSID Tit. XIV.
This filing represents the commencement of a legal challenge to a Social Security Administration decision. The plaintiff has also filed a motion to proceed in forma pauperis, indicating a potential need for fee waivers. Compliance officers in entities that interact with Social Security Administration decisions or beneficiaries may note this as a standard judicial review process.
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Buchanan v. Commissioner of Social Security
Case Number: 5:26-cv-02571 Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: U.S. Government Defendant Nature of Suit: Social Security: SSID Tit. XIV Date Filed:
March 24, 2026
Last Filing Date:
March 24, 2026
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Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-24-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT For Review Of Final Decision Of The Commissioner Of Social Security against Commissioner of Social Security. Filed by Jennifer Buchanan. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Certification of interested parties)(Perales, |
| 03-24-26 | 2 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jennifer Buchanan. (Perales, Monica) |
| 03-24-26 | 3 | ERRATA re [1] Complaint, by Jennifer Buchanan. (Perales, Monica) |
| 03-24-26 | 4 | COMPLAINT For Review Of Final Decision Of The Commissioner Of Social Security against Commissioner of Social Security. Filed by Jennifer Buchanan. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Certification of interested parties)(Perales, |
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