Lopez v. Commissioner of Social Security - Social Security Disability Appeal
Summary
Paula E. Lopez filed a complaint against the Commissioner of Social Security in the Northern District of California seeking judicial review of a disability benefits determination. Case number 5:26-cv-02915 was filed on April 3, 2026, in the San Jose division. The plaintiff also filed a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.
What changed
Paula E. Lopez filed a complaint for judicial review of the Commissioner of Social Security's decision regarding disability benefits (DIWC/DIWW - Disability Insurance Benefits or Disabled Widows Benefits). The case was filed in the Northern District of California, San Jose Division. The plaintiff also filed a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, indicating potential financial hardship.
This is a routine Social Security disability appeal. The case will proceed through standard federal court litigation, with the court reviewing the administrative decision de novo or on the record. No immediate action is required by regulated entities or compliance teams. The outcome will set precedent only if appealed to higher courts.
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Lopez v. Commissioner of Social Security
Case Number: 5:26-cv-02915 Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: U.S. Government Defendant Nature of Suit: Social Security: DIWC/DIWW Date Filed:
April 3, 2026
Last Filing Date:
April 3, 2026
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Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04-03-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT For Judicial Review of Decision of Commissioner of Social Security against Commissioner of Social Security. Filed by Paula E. Lopez. (Sackett, Harvey) |
| 04-03-26 | 2 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Paula E. Lopez. (Sackett, Harvey) |
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