Price v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration

Filing 44

ORDER granting in part 41 Motion for Attorney Fees Pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. §2412, awarding $5,000.00. Signed by Honorable Joseph F Anderson, Jr on 09/15/2014.(bshr, )

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Michael C. Price,
Plaintiff,
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C/A No.: 1:13-1064-JFA

ORDER

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Carolyn W. Colvin,
Commissioner of Social Security,

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Defendant.
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This matter is before the court upon motion of the plaintiff’s counsel, Robertson H.
Wendt, Jr., for attorney fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, (EAJA) 28 U.S.C.
§ 2412. Initially, the plaintiff requested fees of $7,051.20 and costs in the amount of $350.
However, the parties have agreed to stipulate to an award of $5,000 for fees and $350 for
costs. The Commissioner notes that this award should not be construed as a concession that
the original administrative decision denying benefits to plaintiff was not substantially
justified.
Upon review of the material submitted to the court, the plaintiff’s motion for attorney
fees (ECF No. 41) is granted in part, with the payment of fees not to exceed the stipulated
amount of $5,000.

Payment of the fees and costs1 noted herein shall constitute a complete release from
and bar to any and all claims plaintiff may have relating to EAJA fees in connection with this
action. This award is without prejudice to the right of plaintiff to seek attorney fees under
Section 206(b) of the Social Security Act, subject to the offset provisions of the EAJA.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

September 15, 2014
Columbia, South Carolina

Joseph F. Anderson, Jr.
United States District Judge

1 Costs are paid from the Judgment Fund, rather than from agency funds. See 31 U.S.C. § 1304, 28 U.S.C.
§ 2412(c), 2444.