IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO
ALBERTO COSS,
Plaintiff, Case No. 1:24-cv-1063-JMC-LF
v.
MARTIN O’MALLEY,
Commissioner of Social Security,
Defendant.
ORDER OF REFERENCE RELATING TO SOCIAL SECURITY APPEALS
In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. §§ 636(b)(1)(B), (b)(3), and Virginia Beach
Federal Savings and Loan Association v. Wood, 901 F.2d 849 (10th Cir. 1990), the Court refers
this case to Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing to conduct hearings, if warranted, including
evidentiary hearings, and to perform any legal analysis required to recommend to the Court an
ultimate disposition of the case. The Magistrate Judge will submit an analysis, including findings
of fact, if necessary, and recommended disposition, to the District Judge assigned to the case, with
copies provided to the parties. The Court will give the parties the opportunity to object to the
proposed findings, analysis, and disposition as described in 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). Parties must
file objections within fourteen (14) days after being served with a copy of the proposed disposition.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Entered for the Court
this the 6th day of December, 2024
/s/ Joel M. Carson III______
Joel M. Carson III
United States Circuit Judge
Sitting by Designation
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