Jenkins v. Saul

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI OXFORD DIVISION

PATRICK TABIAS JENKINS PLAINTIFF

VS. CIVIL ACTION NO.: 3:20-CV-8-JMV

ANDREW SAUL, Commissioner of Social Security DEFENDANT

ORDER BEFORE THE COURT are Plaintiff’s motion [24] for an award of attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d), and Defendant’s response [25]. Having considered the motion and the applicable law—and hearing no objection from Defendant regarding the hourly rate or amounts sought—the Court finds the EAJA award requested is reasonable. Accordingly, it is, hereby, ORDERED that Plaintiff’s request for attorney fees and expenses is GRANTED, and Plaintiff is awarded $4,323.02. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff is awarded $400.00 as reimbursement for costs. Lastly, consistent with Astrue vs. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586 (2010), the EAJA award check should be made payable to Plaintiff (for the benefit of his counsel) and mailed to his counsel. SO ORDERED this 22nd day of September, 2020.

/s/ Jane M. Virden United States Magistrate Judge