Opinion
Civil Action 5:22-CV-278 (MTT)
07-17-2023
R.D.O., Plaintiff, v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY, Defendant.
ORDER
MARC T. TREADWELL, CHIEF JUDGE, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
United States Magistrate Judge Charles H. Weigle recommends granting plaintiff R.D.O.'s motion for an award of attorney's fees (Doc. 16) under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412, and awarding R.D.O. $7,434.74 in attorney's fees. Doc. 18. Neither party has objected, and both parties agree on the hours and rates to be awarded. Docs. 16; 17. The Court has reviewed the Recommendation and accepts and adopts the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Magistrate Judge. The Recommendation (Doc. 18) is ADOPTED and made the order of the Court. Accordingly, R.D.O.'s motion for an award of attorney's fees (Doc. 16) is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that R.D.O. be awarded $7,434.74 in attorney's fees under the EAJA. This award should be made payable to R.D.O. directly. Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586, 589 (2010). Furthermore, R.D.O.'s first motion for attorney's fees (Doc. 15) is DENIED as moot.
SO ORDERED.