Opinion
Case No. 11-C-139
11-14-2011
JAMES AULIK, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL ASTRUE, Defendant.
AMENDED ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF ATTORNEYS' FEES PURSUANT
TO THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT
Based upon the amended stipulation of the parties, the Court finds that the Government's position in the above matter was not substantially justified and Plaintiff is entitled to fees and expenses in the amount of $4,616.62 and costs and the amount of $350.00 in the above matter. This award satisfies all of plaintiff's claims for fees, costs and expenses under 28 U.S.C. § 2412. Assuming counsel can verify the plaintiff owes no preexisting debt subject to offset, the award shall be made directly to plaintiff's attorney pursuant to the EAJA assignment duly signed by plaintiff and counsel.
William C. Griesbach
United States District Judge