Opinion
No. 4:08CV1238 AGF.
December 3, 2009
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees in the amount of $4,894.11 (28.2 hours at $173.55 per hour), pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act ("EAJA"), 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d). Plaintiff is the prevailing party in her action challenging the Commissioner of Social Security's denial of her application for Supplemental Security Income based upon her disability. Her request for fees is supported by appropriate documentation, and the Commissioner states that he does not object to the amount of fees sought, or to the request that the fees be paid directly to Plaintiff's attorney, pursuant toRatliff v. Astrue, 540 F.3d 800 (8th Cir. 2008) (holding that attorney's fees awarded under the EAJA can be awarded to a party's attorney), cert. granted, 130 S. Ct. 48 (2009).
Upon review of the record,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff's application for attorney's fees is GRANTED in the amount of $4,894.11, payable to David D. Camp, Attorney for Plaintiff, 230 S. Bemiston Ave., Suite 810, St. Louis, MO 63105. [Doc. #22]