Caro Jr. v. O'Malley
- Jones
- 1:24-cv-04782
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Domingo Caro Jr. v. Commissioner of Social Security, the court granted Caro’s motion, denied the Commissioner’s motion, and ordered further proceedings.
Domingo Caro Jr. and the Commissioner of Social Security; the case must continue through further administrative proceedings.
What happened
Domingo Caro Jr. v. Commissioner of Social Security involved Caro’s challenge to a Social Security decision. The opinion does not explain the underlying benefits dispute or the reasons for the requested relief.
The court reviewed a magistrate judge’s report and recommendation for clear error, meaning an obvious mistake. It found the report clear and complete and adopted it in full. The court granted Caro’s motion for judgment on the pleading and denied the Commissioner’s motion.
The court ordered the case to proceed with further administrative proceedings under Section 405(g) of the Social Security Act. The opinion identifies Magistrate Judge Jones but does not provide the presiding judge’s name.
The detailed version
- Caro Jr. v. O'Malley · No. 1:24-cv-04782
- Jones
- May 15, 2025
Ruling
The court adopted Magistrate Judge Jones’s report and recommendation in its entirety after reviewing it for clear error. The court stated that the report was comprehensive and free of error.
The court granted Plaintiff’s motion for judgment on the pleading and denied the Commissioner’s motion. It ordered further administrative proceedings under Section 405(g) of the Social Security Act.
What the Opinion Does Not Say
The judgment does not describe the underlying Social Security claim, the administrative decision being challenged, or the specific reasons for the further proceedings. The text provided also does not identify the presiding judge by name.
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