Ratification Doctrine

The court applied the ratification doctrine, holding that the Commissioner's post hoc approval cured any initial defect in the judge's appointment.

1. Flippo v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: 美国 (2023年3月23日)
3. Original Case: Flippo v. Commissioner of Social Security
4. DefendantsSocial Security Administration, CommissionerPlaintiffsRicky FlippoJudgesWilliam H. Pryor Jr.Jill A. PryorR. Stan BakerInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
5. Case Tags: Appointments Clause;Social Security Disability Insurance;Administrative Law Judge;Ratification Doctrine