Opinion
21-cv-11754
04-20-2022
MICHELANGELA EVANS, Plaintiff, v. KILOLO KIJAKAZI, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant.
ORDER FOR FEES AND EXPENSES PURSUANT TO THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT
Hon. Matthew F. Leitman, Judge
Upon consideration of the parties= joint stipulation for fees and expenses pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. § 2414 et seq., IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. Defendant will pay Plaintiff a total of $7, 678.20 in attorney's fees under the EAJA. Payment will be mailed to Plaintiff's attorney at his office: David F. Chermol, Chermol & Fishman, LLC, 11450 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19116.
2. Defendant's payment of this amount shall constitute a complete release and bar to any and all claims Plaintiff may have relating to EAJA fees and expenses in connection with this action.
3. Defendant's payment of this amount is without prejudice to Plaintiff's right to seek attorney fees under section 206(b) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 406(b), subject to the offset provisions of the EAJA.