White v. Social Security Administration Commissioner

Filing 15

JUDGMENT on Attorney Fees in favor of Ruby A White against Social Security Administration Commissioner in the amount of $4,068.75. Signed by Honorable Jimm Larry Hendren on March 15, 2011. (tg)

White v. Social Security Administration Commissioner

Doc. 15

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS FAYETTEVILLE DIVISION

RUBY A. WHITE

PLAINTIFF

v.

CIVIL NO. 09-5174

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner Social Security Administration ORDER

DEFENDANT

On this 15th day of March, 2011, the Court has before it for consideration of Plaintiff's request for attorney's fees and costs pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412. For reasons set forth in the report and recommendation filed by the Honorable Erin L. Setser, United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, on February 22, 2011, the Court finds that the Magistrate Judge's recommendations should be adopted in toto and hereby awards Plaintiff's attorney fees in the amount of $4,068.75 representing 29.75 hours of work at a rate of $125.00 per hour and $350.00 in expenses. This amount shall be paid in addition to, and not out of, any past-due benefits Plaintiff may be awarded in the future. IT IS SO ORDERED.

/s/ Jimm Larry Hendren HON. JIMM LARRY HENDREN UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

AO72A (Rev. 8/82)

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