Richardson v. Astrue

Karen L. Strombom

The Honorable Karen L. Strombom

United States Magistrate Judge

Based upon the stipulation of the parties, the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. §2412, and plaintiff's EAJA petition and the assignment of EAJA fees to plaintiff's attorney by plaintiff, it is hereby

ORDERED that EAJA attorney's fees of $6,394.26, costs of $8.50 (copies) and expenses of $18.78 (service by certified mail) for a total of $6,421.54 shall:

1) Be awarded to Plaintiff pursuant to Astrue v. Ratliff, 552 U.S. 1193 (2010) and delivered to plaintiff's counsel, Rosemary B. Schurman; however,
2) If the U.S. Department of the Treasury verifies to the Office of General Counsel that Plaintiff does not owe a debt, the government will honor Plaintiff's assignment of EAJA Fees and pay EAJA fees, costs and expenses directly to Rosemary B. Schurman.

Karen L. Strombom

United States Magistrate Judge

Presented by:

Rosemary Schurman,

Attorney for Plaintiff

Approved for Entry:

s/Rosemary B. Schurman (signed per authorization)

Kathy Reif

Special Assistant US Attorney, OGC, SSA

Attorney for Defendant