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HAIRSTON v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY, 11-14974. (2014)

Court: District Court, E.D. Michigan Number: infdco20141121c86 Visitors: 21
Filed: Nov. 20, 2014
Latest Update: Nov. 20, 2014
Summary: ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION [28] AND GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES [25] ARTHUR J. TARNOW, Senior District Judge. On September 19, 2014, Magistrate Judge Whalen issued a Report and Recommendation ("R&R") [28] that the Court should grant Plaintiff's Motion for Approval of Attorney Fees [25]. Defendant has not timely filed any Objection to the R&R [28]. The Court having reviewed the record, the R&R [28] of the Magistrate Judge is hereby ADOPTED as to Plaintiff's M
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ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION [28] AND GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES [25]

ARTHUR J. TARNOW, Senior District Judge.

On September 19, 2014, Magistrate Judge Whalen issued a Report and Recommendation ("R&R") [28] that the Court should grant Plaintiff's Motion for Approval of Attorney Fees [25]. Defendant has not timely filed any Objection to the R&R [28].

The Court having reviewed the record, the R&R [28] of the Magistrate Judge is hereby ADOPTED as to Plaintiff's Motion for Approval of Attorney Fees [25] and is entered as the findings and conclusions of the Court.

IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion for Approval of Attorney Fees [25] is GRANTED.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff counsel is awarded $14,212.00 in fees, which is being withheld from Plaintiff's past due benefits.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff counsel is ordered to REMIT TO PLAINTIFF $5,421.25 in EAJA fees, less the $100.25 in expenses that were claimed in the EAJA fee petition.

SO ORDERED.

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