Reported / Citable
Background
Neftali Mendoza brought this action against Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
The matter was referred to a United States Magistrate Judge under 28 U.S.C. § 636. On August 19, 2026, the magistrate judge recommended affirming the Commissioner’s decision. No timely objections were filed.
The Court’s Holding
District Judge Amos L. Mazzant adopted the magistrate judge’s report and recommendation as the findings and conclusions of the court.
The court affirmed the Commissioner’s decision.
Key Takeaways
- The magistrate judge recommended affirmance of the Social Security decision.
- No timely objections to that recommendation were filed.
- The district court adopted the recommendation and affirmed the Commissioner.
Why It Matters
The order leaves the Commissioner’s decision in place. It also reflects the district court’s adoption of an unopposed magistrate judge recommendation in a Social Security review action.