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Williams v. Commissioner of Social Security, 18-cv-0620-DGW. (2019)

Court: District Court, S.D. Illinois Number: infdco20190521b89 Visitors: 2
Filed: May 20, 2019
Latest Update: May 20, 2019
Summary: ORDER for ATTORNEY'S FEES DONALD G. WILKERSON , Magistrate Judge . Before the Court is the parties' Joint Motion to Award Attorney Fees and Expenses. (Doc. 29). The parties agree that plaintiff is entitled to an award of attorney's fees and expenses in the amount of $7,403.97 for attorney's fees and expenses, with no additional amount for costs. The Court finds that plaintiff is the prevailing party and is entitled to an award of attorney's fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice
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ORDER for ATTORNEY'S FEES

Before the Court is the parties' Joint Motion to Award Attorney Fees and Expenses. (Doc. 29).

The parties agree that plaintiff is entitled to an award of attorney's fees and expenses in the amount of $7,403.97 for attorney's fees and expenses, with no additional amount for costs.

The Court finds that plaintiff is the prevailing party and is entitled to an award of attorney's fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. §2412(d)(1)(B). The Court further finds that the agreed upon amount is reasonable and appropriate. Per the parties' agreement, this award shall fully and completely satisfy any and all claims for fees, costs and expenses that may have been payable to plaintiff in this matter pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412.

The parties' Joint Motion to Award Attorney Fees and Expenses (Doc. 29) is GRANTED. The Court awards plaintiff the sum of $7,403.97 (seven thousand four hundred and three dollars and ninety-seven cents) for attorney fees and expenses. These funds shall be payable to plaintiff, per Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586 (2010). See also, Harrington v. Berryhill, 906 F.3d 561 (7th Cir. 2018). However, in accordance with the parties' agreement, any part of the award that is not subject to set-off to pay plaintiff's pre-existing debt to the United States shall be made payable to plaintiff's attorney pursuant to the EAJA assignment previously executed by plaintiff and counsel.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Source:  Leagle

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