Taylor v. Astrue

Filing 32

ORDER ADOPTING 31 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 28 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Ralph Taylor, III. Signed by Judge Kristi K. DuBose on 5/10/2012. (cmj)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA
SOUTHERN DIVISION
RALPH TAYLOR, III,
Plaintiff,

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vs.

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CIVIL ACTION 07-00768-KD-B

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MICHAEL J. ASTRUE,
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Commissioner of Social Security,*
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Defendant.
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ORDER
After due and proper consideration of all portions of this file
deemed relevant to the issues raised, and there having been no
objections filed, the recommendation of the Magistrate Judge made
under 28 U.S.C. ' 636(b)(1)(B) and dated April 25, 2012, is ADOPTED
as the opinion of this Court. Petitioner is authorized to receive
$20,168.25 as a fee for services rendered before this Court, said
amount representing the remaining balance of twenty-five percent
(25%) of the total past-due benefits awarded Plaintiff.
Additionally, Petitioner is hereby DIRECTED to disburse to
Plaintiff the sum of $4,0000.00, which was previously awarded
pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act.
DONE this the 10th day of May, 2012.

s/ Kristi K. DuBose
KRISTI K. DuBOSE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE