Bond v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Chantee Bond, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) Civil Action No. 0:18-2674-RMG vs. ) ) Andrew Saul, Commissioner ) of Social Security Administration, ) ORDER ) Defendant. ) ) oo) This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff's motion for an award of attorney’s fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”), 28 U.S.C. § 2412. (Dkt. No. 22). The parties have jointly stipulated to an award of $5,350.00 in attorney’s fees and $16.00 in expenses. (Dkt. No. 24). The Court has reviewed the proposed stipulation, as well as the supporting underlying documentation, and finds that the total fee is reasonable and authorized under applicable law. Barber v. Kimbrell’s, Inc. 577 F.2d 216 (4th Cir. 1978); Local Rule 54.02 (D.S.C.). Therefore, the Court hereby grants an EAJA award to Plaintiff in the amount of $5,350.00 in attorney fees and $16.00 in expenses. This award is subject to the Treasury Offset Program, 31 U.S.C. § 3716(c)(1)(B). In the event Plaintiff has no present debt subject to offset and Plaintiff has executed a proper assignment to her counsel, Defendant is directed to make the payment due herein to Plaintiff's counsel. If Plaintiff has no present debt subject to offset and no proper assignment has been made by Plaintiff to her counsel, Defendant is directed to make the check

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due pursuant to this Order payable to Plaintiff and to deliver the check to Plaintiff's counsel. AND IT IS SO ORDERED.

Richard Mark □□ United States District Judge December it 2019 Charleston, South Carolina

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