Follow these procedures when the DDS learns of a class member's death.
Send the responder jacket to the FO and:
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a.
if a survivor or substitute party is located, ask the FO to obtain a death certificate
and return the folder for completion of the Stieberger reopening.
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b.
if no survivor or substitute party is located, ask the FO to first record this fact
on an SSA-5002 and then to mail copies to class counsel and the Litigation Staff per
DI 12586.055, item 6.