Ridgell-Boltz v. Astrue et al

Filing 167

ORDER Deferring Rulings on 138 Motion for Attorney Fees and 150 Motion for Review of Costs: determination of these motions is deferred until the results of appeals have been determined or, alternatively, if no appeals are filed, the deferral is until the time for appeal has expired, by Judge Richard P. Matsch on 10/3/2012.(rpmcd)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Senior District Judge Richard P. Matsch
Civil Action No. 10-cv-00252-RPM
LAURA RIDGELL-BOLTZ,
Plaintiff,
v.
MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner, United States Social Security Administration,
Defendant.

ORDER DEFERRING RULINGS ON PLAINTIFF’S MOTIONS FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND
EXPENSES AND FOR REVIEW OF COSTS

On July 17, 2012, the plaintiff filed a motion for attorneys’ fees and expenses [138] seeking
$320,000.00 in fees and expenses. The defendant filed an opposition [149] asserting that the
requested amount is disproportionate to the results obtained. The plaintiff has also filed a motion
for review of costs taxed [150]. The defendant responded to that motion [157]. The issues raised
are also related to the results achieved in the trial. Because it is expected that both parties will be
appealing this Court’s rulings in this case and that the outcome of those appeals will affect these
issues, in the conservation of judicial resources, it is
ORDERED that the determination of these motions is deferred until the results of appeals
have been determined or, alternatively, if no appeals are filed, the deferral is until the time for
appeal has expired.
Dated:

October 3rd, 2012
BY THE COURT:
s/Richard P. Matsch
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Richard P. Matsch, Senior District Judge