Alloway v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 19

ORDER granting 18 Motion for Attorney Fees. Signed by Judge James L. Graham on 3/10/25. (ds)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
EASTERN DIVISION
:
Teresa A.,
:
: Case No. 2:23-cv-00036
Plaintiff,
:
v.
: Judge Graham
:
Commissioner of Social Security,
: Magistrate Judge Deavers
:
Defendant.
:
ORDER
This cause coming before the Court on the joint motion of the parties, due notice having
been given, 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 Plaintiff is awarded attorney fees in the amount of $6,500.00
and costs in the amount of $00.00, for a total award of $6,500.00;
2. Counsel for the parties shall verify whether or not Plaintiff owes any preexisting debt
subject to offset, consistent with Astrue v. Ratliff, 130 S.Ct. 2521, 560 U.S. 586 (2010) and
31 U.S.C. §§ 3701(b), 3711, 3716. If no such pre-existing debt exists, Defendant shall pay
the EAJA fees award directly to Plaintiff’s counsel pursuant to the EAJA assignment
signed by Plaintiff; and
3. The case remains terminated on the docket of this Court.

IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/ James L. Graham
JAMES L. GRAHAM
United States District Judge
DATE: March 10, 2025

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