Brophy v. Commissioner of Social Security Adminstration

Filing 21

Report and Recommendation that the motion for attorney fees be granted in the amount of $1,000.00 (Related Doc # 18 , 20 ). Objections to R&R due by 9/28/2009. Referral Terminated (Related Doc # 19 ). Signed by Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr. on 09/14/2009. (G,GS)

Brophy v. Commissioner of Social Security Adminstration

Doc. 21

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION TERESA BROPHY, Plaintiff, v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY, Defendant. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CASE NO. 5:08 CV 2111 JUDGE PETER C. ECONOMUS MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM H. BAUGHMAN, JR. REPORT & RECOMMENDATION

This matter comes before the Court on order of referral1 of plaintiff's motion for attorney fees2 pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. § 2412. On September 2, 2009, counsel for the parties filed a joint proposed stipulation to award EAJA fees.3 The award of attorney fees and costs in the amount of $1,000.00 will satisfy all plaintiff's claims for fees and expenses under 28 U.S.C. § 2412. On consideration whereof, I recommend the granting of attorney fees and expenses in the amount of $1,000.00 payable to plaintiff's counsel. Dated: September 14, 2009 s/ William H. Baughman, Jr. United States Magistrate Judge

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ECF # 19. ECF # 18. ECF # 20.

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Objections Any objections to this Report and Recommendation must be filed with the Clerk of Courts within ten (10) days of receipt of this notice. Failure to file objections within the specified time waives the right to appeal the District Court's order.4

See, United States v. Walters, 638 F.2d 947 (6th Cir. 1981). See also, Thomas v. Arn, 474 U.S. 140 (1985), reh'g denied, 474 U.S. 1111 (1986).

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