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Johnson v. Colvin, 6:14-cv-2026-MGL. (2016)

Court: District Court, D. South Carolina Number: infdco20160323f86 Visitors: 26
Filed: Mar. 22, 2016
Latest Update: Mar. 22, 2016
Summary: ORDER MARY GEIGER LEWIS , District Judge . Upon consideration of the Joint Stipulation for Attorney's Fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) 28 U.S.C. 2412(d), it is hereby, ORDERED that Plaintiff, Lisa Lynette Johnson, is awarded attorney fees under the EAJA in the amount of $5,000.00. In accordance with Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586 (2010) (June 14, 2010), EAJA fees awarded by this Court belong to the litigant, thus subjecting EAJA fees to offset under the Treasur
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ORDER

Upon consideration of the Joint Stipulation for Attorney's Fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) 28 U.S.C. §2412(d), it is hereby,

ORDERED that Plaintiff, Lisa Lynette Johnson, is awarded attorney fees under the EAJA in the amount of $5,000.00.

In accordance with Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586 (2010) (June 14, 2010), EAJA fees awarded by this Court belong to the litigant, thus subjecting EAJA fees to offset under the Treasury Offset Program (31 U.S.C. § 3716(c)(3)(B) (2006)); see also Stephens v Astrue, 565 F.3d 131, 139 (4th Cir. 2009) and, therefore, this Court directs fees be payable to the Plaintiff and delivered to Plaintiff's counsel. Accordingly,

AND IT IS SO ORDERED.

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