Category Archives: Economic Security Litigation

Government Stops Unlawful Social Security Suspensions; Agrees To Repay More Than Half A Billion in Back Benefits

August 11, 2009                                     Government Stops Unlawful Social Security Suspensions; Agrees To Repay More Than Half A Billion in Back Benefits   More than 200,000 people eligible again through court settlement Oakland, Calif. – The Social Security Administration has agreed to repay more … Continue reading

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Martinez v Astrue: Plaintiff Profiles

Learn more about the people this settlement will help. The Martinez v. Astrue settlement will reinstate benefits to hundreds of thousands of Social Security beneficiaries who rely on Social Security payments for their livelihood and their health and safety.  It will also … Continue reading

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ACB v Astrue: Class Certification Notice for Consumers

American Council of the Blind v. Astrue, Case No. 05-04696 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 3, 2008). Updated 10/22/08.  Notice for consumers.  

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Press Release: Martinez v. Astrue

Gerald McIntyre, National Senior Citizens Law Center, Phone (213) 674-2900 David Fry, Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP ,(415) 512-4082 Emilia Sicilia, Urban Justice Center, (646) 602-5668 INNOCENT WOMAN  CAUGHT IN SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION DRAGNET, LOSES DISABILITY BENEFITS San Francisco, CA … Continue reading

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