Keller v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 20

ORDER granting 19 Motion for Attorney Fees; The Parties Joint Stipulation for an Award of Attorneys Fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act is accepted and the Commissioner shall pay Plaintiffs attorney fees in the amount of $1,937.50. Signed by Judge George C. Smith on 2/26/19. (sh)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
EASTERN DIVISION
CHRISTINA KELLER,
Plaintiff,
v.

Case No.: 2:18-cv-341
JUDGE GEORGE C. SMITH
Magistrate Judge Jolson

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,
Defendant.

ORDER
This matter is before the Court on the Joint Stipulation for an Award of Attorney Fees
Under the Equal Access to Justice Act (Doc. 19). Due notice having been given, the parties are
in agreement, and the Court being fully advised,
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:
1.

The Parties’ Joint Stipulation for an Award of Attorney’s Fees under the Equal
Access to Justice Act is accepted and the Commissioner shall pay Plaintiff’s
attorney fees in the amount of $1,937.50;

2.

Counsel for the parties shall verify whether or not Plaintiff owes a preexisting
debt to the United States subject to offset, consistent with Astrue v. Ratliff, 130
S.Ct. 2521, 560 U.S. 586 (2010). If no such pre-existing debt exists, Defendant
shall pay the EAJA award directly to Plaintiff’s counsel pursuant to the EAJA
assignment signed by Plaintiff and counsel; and

3.

The case remains terminated on the docket of this Court.

IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ George C. Smith
GEORGE C. SMITH, JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT