(SS) Laws v. Commissioner of Social Security

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
ANTHONY JEROME LAWS,
Plaintiff,
v.
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,
Defendant.
Case No. 1:24-cv-00309-KES-CDB (SS)
ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS, DENYING
PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY
JUDGMENT, AND AFFIRMING DECISION
OF COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL
SECURITY
(Doc. 32)
Plaintiff Anthony Jerome Laws seeks judicial review of a final decision of the
Commissioner of Social Security denying his application for disability benefits under the Social
Security Act. Doc. 1. The matter was referred to a U.S. magistrate judge. See Local Rule
302(c)(15). On September 15, 2026, the assigned magistrate judge issued findings and
recommendations to deny Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment (Doc. 32), finding as to
Plaintiff’s challenges that the ALJ properly evaluated both Plaintiff’s symptomology testimony
(id. at 9-14) and the medical opinions of record in accordance with the prevailing rules and
regulations (id. at 14-17).
The court served the findings and recommendations on the parties and notified them that
any objections were due within 14 days. Doc. 32 at 17-18. The court also advised the parties that
the “failure to file objections within the specified time may result in the waiver of rights on
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appeal.” Id. (citing Wilkerson v. Wheeler, 772 F.3d 834, 838-39 (9th Cir. 2014)). Neither party
filed objections.
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1), the court reviewed this matter de novo. Having
carefully reviewed the matter, the court concludes the findings and recommendations are
supported by the record and proper analysis.
Accordingly, the Court ORDERS:
1. The findings and recommendations dated September 15, 2026 (Doc. 32) are
ADOPTED in full.
2. Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment (Doc. 17) is DENIED.
3. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate all pending matters and enter judgment
in favor of Defendant Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security, and
against Plaintiff Anthony Jerome Laws.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: October 11, 2026
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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