Opinion
3:23-cv-00196-BRW
07-24-2024
BILLY GENE STAGGS PLAINTIFF v. MARTIN O'MALLEY, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration DEFENDANT
ORDER
BILLY ROY WILSON, UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Pending is Plaintiff's unopposed motion for attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”), requesting a total award of $7,350.00. Plaintiff is entitled to an award of attorney's fees and costs, and the requested sum is reasonable.
Accordingly, Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees (Doc. No. 17) is GRANTED. Plaintiff is awarded $7,350.00 in attorney's fees and costs.
Consistent with the Commissioner's usual procedure in light of Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586 (2010), the check for EAJA fees should be made payable to Plaintiff but mailed to Plaintiff in care of Plaintiff's attorney at the attorney's office.
IT IS SO ORDERED.