Donna F. Martinez
Judge Martinez no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge Martinez decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
Procedural preferences
She adjudicates Social Security appeals on the parties' Section 636(c) consent, entering final judgment that reverses or remands the Commissioner's decision where it is not supported and affirms it where it is.
“plaintiff’s motion to reverse the decision of the Commissioner (doc. #14) is GRANTED”
Cautions
She recommends denial of summary judgment without prejudice where the movant has not satisfied the procedural prerequisites, permitting a properly supported motion to be refiled.
“For these reasons, the plaintiff's motion (doc. #69) for summary judgment should be denied without prejudice.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
Notice and order on plaintiffs' motion for sanctions (alleged fraud on the court -- a claimed $200 witness bribery to obtain a false affidavit on vaccine protocols). Martinez reserved decision pending an evidentiary hearing (applying the clear-and-convincing-evidence standard for fraud on the court and reciting the In re Dynex five-factor dismissal-sanction test). No outcome was decided here; the decision was deferred. The order states: 'The court reserves decision on plaintiffs' motion for sanctions pending an evidentiary hearing.'
“the Court APPROVES AND ACCEPTS United States Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez's Recommended Ruling [doc. # 22], GRANTS the Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings [doc. # 12]”
“and DENIES the Motion for an Order Affirming the Decision of the Commissioner [doc. # 17]. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment for Plaintiff in accordance with Magistrate Martinez's Recommended Ruling”
“For these reasons, the plaintiff's motion (doc. #69) for summary judgment should be denied without prejudice.”
“the plaintiff’s motion to reverse and/or remand the Commissioner’s decision (doc. #19) is granted”
“the defendant’s motion to affirm the decision of the Commissioner (doc. #20) is denied.”
“the plaintiff’s motion to reverse and/or remand the Commissioner’s decision (doc. #22) is denied”
“the plaintiff’s motion to reverse and/or remand the Commissioner’s decision (doc. #22) is denied and the [defendant’s motion to affirm ... granted]”
“plaintiff’s motion to reverse the decision of the Commissioner (doc. #14) is GRANTED”
“defendant’s motion to affirm the decision of the Commissioner (doc. #16) is DENIED.”
“plaintiff’s motion is GRANTED and defendant’s motion is DENIED.”
“plaintiff’s application is GRANTED IN PART.”
“plaintiff’s motion is DENIED and defendant’s motion is GRANTED.”
“the plaintiff’s motion for a new trial (doc. #210) is denied.”
“the plaintiff’s motion to reverse or remand (doc. #7) should be denied”
“the defendant’s motion to affirm (doc. #10) should be granted.”
A historical record
Judge Martinez no longer hears cases. This profile stays available as a record of how they ruled. If you're preparing for a matter, start from the court's current bench.