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Case 5:16-cv-OGROTED STGTESDISDBICIICOUR TL CEN FRODISIRIGMOF CARIFORND 3 Page ID #:9
° CIVIL COVER SHEET
iX(a). IDENTICAL CASES: Has this action been previously filed in this court? NO [| YES
If yes, list case number(s):
IX(b). RELATED CASES: Is this case related (as defined below) to any civil or criminal case(s) previously filed in this court?
NO [] YES
If yes, list case number(s):
Civil cases are related when they (check all that apply):
[| A. Arise from the same or a closely related transaction, happening, or event;
[_] 8. Call for determination of the same or substantially related or similar questions of law and fact; or
[_] C. For other reasons would entail substantial duplication of labor if heard by different judges.
Note: That cases may involve the same patent, trademark, or copyright is not, in itself, sufficient to deem cases related.
A civil forfeiture case and a criminal case are related when they (check all that apply):
[_] A. Arise from the same or a closely related transaction, happening, or event;
[| B. Call for determination of the same or substantially related or similar questions of law and fact; or
C. Involve one or more defendants fron the criminal case in common and would entail substantial duplication of
labor if heard by different judges.
(OR SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANT):
Notice to Counsel/Parties: The submission ofthis Civil Cover Siheat is required by Local Rule 3-1. This Form CV-71 and the information contained herein
neither replaces nor supplements the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law, except as provided by local rules of court. For
more detailed instructions, see separate instruction sheet (CV-07 1A).
Key to Statistical codes relating to Social Security Cases:
Nature of SuitCode Abbreviation Substantive Statement of Cause of Action
All claims for health insurance benefits (Medicare) under Title 18, Part A, of the Social Security Act, as amended. Also,
861 HIA include claims by hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, etc, for certification as providers of services under the program.
(42 U.S.C. 1935FF(b))
862 BL All claims for "Black Lung" benefits under Title 4, Part B, of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. (30 U.S.C.
923)
863 DIWC All claims filed by insured workers for disability insurance benefits under Title 2 of the Social Security Act, as amended; plus
all claims filed for child's insurance benefits based on disability. (42 U.S.C. 405 (g))
863 DIWW All claims filed for widows or widowers insurance benefits based on disability under Title 2 of the Social Security Act, as
amended. (42 U.S.C. 405 (g))
All claims for supplemental security income payments based upon disability filed under Title 16 of the Social Security Act, as
oot a5i8 amended.
865 RSI All claims for retirement (old age) and survivors benefits under Title 2 of the Social Security Act, as amended.
(42 U.S.C. 405 (g))
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