Garcia v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 19

ORDER granting 18 Motion for Attorney Fees. Signed by Magistrate Judge Norah McCann King on 8/24/22. (sh)

Case: 3:20-cv-00236-NMK Doc #: 19 Filed: 08/24/22 Page: 1 of 1 PAGEID #: 1462

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
WESTERN DIVISION
Leah G.,
Plaintiff,
v.
Kilolo Kijakazi,
Acting Commissioner of Social
Security,
Defendant.

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CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:20-CV-00236
Magistrate Judge King

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 the Commissioner shall pay Plaintiff's attorney fees in the
amount of $3,200.00 and costs in the amount of $0, for a total award of $3,200.00;
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
3. The case remains terminated on the docket of this Court.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

August 24, 2022
Date: _____________________

Entered: ____________________________
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