Dunn v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.

HON. MICHAEL J. NEWMAN, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

ORDER: (1) GRANTING THE PARTIES' JOINT MOTION FOR AN AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES UNDER THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT (“EAJA”) (DOC. NO. 23); AND (2) AWARDING PLAINTIFF $3, 000 IN EAJA FEES

HON. MICHAEL J. NEWMAN, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

This Social Security disability benefits appeal is before the Court on the parties' joint request for attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”), 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d), in the amount of $3, 000. Doc. No. 23. The parties do not dispute that all requirements are met for a reasonable award of EAJA fees. Id. Therefore, the Court: (1) GRANTS the joint motion (Doc. No. 23) and (2) AWARDS Plaintiff EAJA fees in the amount of $3, 000. Counsel for the parties shall verify whether Plaintiff owes a preexisting debt to the United States subject to offset, consistent with Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586 (2010). If no such pre-existing debt exists, Defendant shall pay the EAJA award directly to Plaintiff's counsel pursuant to the EAJA assignment signed by Plaintiff and counsel. No. further matters require review in this case; accordingly, it remains TERMINATED upon the Court's docket.

IT IS SO ORDERED.