Peterson v. Berryhill

Filing 18

ORDER granting 17 Motion for Attorney Fees. Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Cavan on 6/13/2019. (JDR)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MONTANA BILLINGS DIVISION LLOYD H. PETERSON, CV 18-07-BLG-TJC Plaintiff, ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S APPLICATION FOR AWARD OF EAJA FEES AND COSTS vs. ANDREW SAUL, Commissioner of Social Security Administration,1 Defendant. On March 29, 2019, the Court remanded this case to the Commissioner for further administrative proceedings. (Doc. 14.) That same day, the Clerk of Court entered a separate judgment. (Doc. 15.) Plaintiff has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”). (Doc. 17.) Plaintiff requests $6,802.76 in attorney’s fees. The Commissioner has not opposed the motion. There being no objection from the Commissioner, the Court will grant the motion. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff’s Application for Award of EAJA Fees and Costs is GRANTED. 1 Andrew Saul is substituted for Acting Commissioner Nancy A. Berryhill pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 25(d). The Commissioner must promptly pay Plaintiff’s counsel attorney fees in the amount of $6,802.76. DATED this 13th day of June, 2019. _______________________________ TIMOTHY J. CAVAN United States Magistrate Judge

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