Jones v. Commissioner of Social Security

Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION TIMOTHY R.J., Plaintiff, v. Civil Action 3:22-cv-216 Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY, Defendant.

ORDER This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff’s Motion for Attorney’s Fees Pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”), 28 U.S.C. § 2412, requesting an award to Plaintiff of attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses in the amount of $6,093.05. (ECF No. 15.) The Commissioner does not object to the award. (ECF No. 17.) For good cause shown, Plaintiff’s Motion (ECF No. 15) is GRANTED. It is therefore ORDERED that: 1. Plaintiff is AWARDED attorneys’ fees in the amount of $6,093.05, no expenses, and no costs; 2. Counsel for the parties shall verify whether Plaintiff owes a pre-existing debt to the United States that is subject to offset, consistent with Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586,

597–98 (2010). If no such pre-existing debt exists, Defendant shall pay the EAJA award directly to Plaintiff’s counsel pursuant to the EAJA assignment signed by Plaintiff and counsel; and 3. The case remains terminated on the docket of the Court. IT IS SO ORDERED.

/s/ Chelsey M. Vascura CHELSEY M. VASCURA UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE