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Ary v. Commissioner of Social Security, 3:16-cv-00102. (2017)

Court: District Court, S.D. Ohio Number: infdco20171212605 Visitors: 5
Filed: Nov. 28, 2017
Latest Update: Nov. 28, 2017
Summary: DECISION AND ENTRY WALTER H. RICE , District Judge . This case is before the Court upon Plaintiff's Motion For Attorney Fees Under Equal Access To Justice Act (EAJA). 28 U.S.C. 2412(d) (Doc. #17), and the record as a whole. Plaintiff seeks an award of attorney fees under the EAJA in the amount of $3,451.14. In the absence of opposition by the Commissioner, Plaintiff's Motion and supporting documents establish that she is entitled to an award of attorney fees under the EAJA in the total a
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DECISION AND ENTRY

This case is before the Court upon Plaintiff's Motion For Attorney Fees Under Equal Access To Justice Act (EAJA). 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d) (Doc. #17), and the record as a whole.

Plaintiff seeks an award of attorney fees under the EAJA in the amount of $3,451.14. In the absence of opposition by the Commissioner, Plaintiff's Motion and supporting documents establish that she is entitled to an award of attorney fees under the EAJA in the total amount she seeks. The attorney fees awarded under the EAJA belong to Plaintiff and are subject to administrative "offset if [she] has outstanding federal debts." Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586, 594 (2010).

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:

1. Plaintiff's Motion For Attorney Fees Under Equal Access To Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d) (Doc. #17) is GRANTED; 2. The Commissioner shall pay Plaintiff's attorney fees under the EAJA in the total amount of $3,451.14; 3. The Commissioner shall verify, within thirty days of this Decision and Entry, whether or not Plaintiff owes a pre-existing debt to the United States subject to offset. If no such pre-existing debt exists, Defendant shall pay the EAJA award directly to Plaintiff's counsel; and 4. The case remains terminated on the docket of this Court.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Source:  Leagle

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