Opinion
Case No. 3:10cv00331
06-16-2014
District Judge Thomas M. Rose
Chief Magistrate Judge Sharon L. Ovington
DECISION AND ENTRY
This case is before the Court upon Plaintiff's Motion for Allowance of Attorney Fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). (Doc. #17). The Commissioner has neither responded to nor opposed the Motion, and the time for filing such opposition has expired. See S.D. Ohio Civ. R. 7.2(a)(2).
The Motion seeks an award of attorney fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b)(1) in the total amount of $27,178.15. In the absence of opposition by the Commissioner, the Motion and supporting Exhibits establish that an award of attorney fees is warranted under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b)(1) in the amount the Motion seeks.
Accordingly, the Court hereby ORDERS that:
1. The Motion For Allowance Of Attorney Fees Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 406(b) (Doc. #17) is GRANTED;
2. The Commissioner shall pay Plaintiff's attorney fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 406(b)(1) in the amount of $27,178.15; and,
3. The case remains terminated on the docket of this Court.
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Thomas M. Rose
United States District Judge