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Lopez v. Commissioner of Social Security - Social Security Disability Appeal

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Filed April 3rd, 2026
Detected April 4th, 2026
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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.

Source document (simplified)

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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Named provisions

Complaint For Judicial Review of Decision of Commissioner of Social Security Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis

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Classification

Agency
NDCA
Filed
April 3rd, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
5:26-cv-02915

Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers Government agencies
Industry sector
6211 Healthcare Providers
Activity scope
Disability Benefits Claims Social Security Appeals
Geographic scope
California US-CA

Taxonomy

Primary area
Social Services
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Healthcare Government Administration

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