Opinion
Civil Action No. 10-cv-02385-CMA
08-29-2011
JOSE T. VIGIL, JR., 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 Award of Attorney Fees (Doc. # 24), dated August 29, 2011. Based upon the motion, the Court hereby ORDERS that:
1) The stipulation for attorney fees pursuant to the EAJA is 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