Karns v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 25

DECISION AND ENTRY granting 23 Motion for Attorney Fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 406(b), the Commissioner shall pay Plaintiff's attorney fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 406(b)(1) in the amount of $3,603.45. Signed by Judge Thomas M Rose on 4-2-2014. (de)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
WESTERN DIVISION AT DAYTON
DOUGLAS A. KARNS,

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Plaintiff,

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Case No. 3:10cv00318

vs.

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CAROLYN W. COLVIN,
Acting Commissioner of the Social
Security Administration,
Defendant.

:

District Judge Thomas M. Rose
Chief Magistrate Judge Sharon L. Ovington

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:

DECISION AND ENTRY

This case is before the Court upon the Motion For Authorization Of Attorney Fees
Pursuant To 42 U.S.C. '406(b) filed by Plaintiff=s attorney (Doc. #23) and the
Commissioner’s Response (Doc. #24). The Commissioner does not oppose the Motion.
The Motion seeks an award of attorney fees under 42 U.S.C. '406(b)(1) in the total
amount of $3,603.45. In the absence of opposition by the Commissioner, the Motion and
supporting Exhibits establish that an award of attorney fees is warranted under 42 U.S.C.
'406(b)(1) in the amount the Motion seeks.
Accordingly, the Court hereby ORDERS that:
1.

The Motion For Authorization Of Attorney Fees Pursuant To 42 U.S.C.
'406(b) (Doc. #23) is GRANTED; and

2.

The Commissioner shall pay Plaintiff=s attorney fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C.
'406(b)(1) in the amount of $3,603.45.

April 2, 2014

*s/Thomas M. Rose

Thomas M. Rose
United States District Judge

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