Rangel v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 24

ORDER DIRECTING DEFENDANT TO FILE RESPONSE TO MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES. Order signed by Magistrate Judge Gary S. Austin on 6/9/2020. (Apodaca, P)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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ANTONIO RANGEL,
Plaintiff,

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No. 1:16-cv-01895-GSA

v.
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL
SECURITY,

ORDER DIRECTING DEFENDANT
TO FILE RESPONSE TO MOTION
FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES

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Defendant.

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On June 7, 2018, Plaintiff’s counsel moved for attorneys’ fees pursuant to § 406(b) of the
Social Security Act. Despite service Defendant did not respond to Plaintiff’s motion, and
Plaintiff took no further action until June 8, 2020, when new counsel filed a notice of appearance.
The Court hereby takes notice of Plaintiff’s pending motion. Defendant is hereby directed
to file his response no later than ten (10) days from the date of this order. If no responsive
briefing is received within that time period the Court shall proceed to address Plaintiff’s motion
and issue an order for attorneys’ fees.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated:

June 9, 2020

/s/ Gary S. Austin
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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