Opinion
Civil Action No. 10-cv-01825-CMA
08-30-2011
LAURA MEDINA, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant.
Judge Christine M. Arguello
ORDER APPROVING STIPULATED MOTION FOR AWARD
OF ATTORNEY FEES PURSUANT TO THE EQUAL ACCESS TO
JUSTICE ACT, 28 U.S.C. § 2412
The Court has reviewed the parties' Stipulated Motion for an Award of Attorney Fees Pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d) (Doc. # 22), dated August 26, 2011. Based upon the motion, the Court hereby ORDERS as follows:
1) The Stipulated Motion for Attorney Fees (Doc. # 22) pursuant to the EAJA is GRANTED and approved;
2) Defendant is ordered to pay $6,000.00 to Plaintiff for attorney fees pursuant to the EAJA;
3) Payment shall be made payable to Plaintiff and delivered to Plaintiff's counsel;
4) Payment of the $6,000.00 shall constitute a complete release from and bar to any claims Plaintiff may have relating to EAJA fees or costs in this case; and
5) This award is without prejudice to the right of Plaintiff's counsel to seek attorney fees pursuant to section 206(b) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 406(b), subject to the offset provisions of the EAJA.
BY THE COURT:
CHRISTINE M. ARGUELLO
United States District Judge