Smith v. Social Security Administration

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS CENTRAL DIVISION BEVERLY SMITH, UI PLAINTIFF

v. CASE NO. 4:23-CV-00617-BSM SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION DEFENDANT ORDER Beverly Smith’s unopposed motion for attorney’s fees [Doc. No. 16] is granted and she is awarded fees in the amount of $7,200. See 28 U.S.C. § 2412; Doc. No. 16-1. The Social Security Administration is directed to send the payment to Smith because fees awarded under section 2412 are payable to the claimant rather than the lawyer. Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586, 589 (2010). Smith is responsible for making payment to Rory Linerud, who represented her. IT IS SO ORDERED this 17th day of January, 2024. Darwr UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE