Orozco v. Berryhill

Filing 31

ORDER Granting 29 Motion for Attorney Fees Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 406(b). Signed by Chief District Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 4/23/2021. (mme)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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GLORIA B OROZCO,
Plaintiff,

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vs.
ANDREW SAUL,
Commissioner of Social Security,

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Defendant.
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Case No.: 3:18-CV-1329 DMS (AGS)
ORDER GRANTING MOTION
FOR ATTORNEY FEES
PURSUANT TO 42 U.S.C. § 406(b)

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Pending before the Court is Plaintiff’s motion for attorney fees pursuant to 42
U.S.C. § 406(b). (ECF No. 29.) Defendant filed a notice of non-opposition. (ECF
No. 30.)
The Court finds the amount of fees sought by Plaintiff is reasonable and
accordingly GRANTS Plaintiff’s motion. The Court awards Brian C. Shapiro
attorney fees in the amount of $16,120.50. The Court orders Brian C. Shapiro to
reimburse Gloria B Orozco the amount of $4,300.00 for EAJA fees previously paid
by the Commissioner of Social Security.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: April 23, 2021

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