Phipps v. Astrue

Filing 20

ORDER denying without prejudice 17 Motion for Attorney Fees. Signed by Magistrate Judge David Keesler on 1/10/12. (chh)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
CHARLOTTE DIVISION
CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:11-CV-117-FDW-DCK
TANNA R. PHIPPS,
Plaintiff,
v.
MICHAEL J. ASTRUE,
Commissioner of Social Security,
Defendant.

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ORDER

THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE COURT on Plaintiff’s “Motion For Fees Under The
Equal Access To Justice Act 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d)(1)(A)” (Document No. 17) filed January 10, 2012.
This motion has been referred to the undersigned Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b),
and immediate review is appropriate. Having carefully considered the motion, the record, and
applicable authority, the undersigned will deny the motion without prejudice to re-file.
Plaintiff’s motion does not appear to indicate that the requirement of consultation has been
met pursuant to Local Rule 7.1 (B).
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that Plaintiff’s “Motion For Fees Under The Equal
Access To Justice Act 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d)(1)(A)” (Document No. 17) is DENIED WITHOUT
PREJUDICE.

Signed: January 10, 2012