Anosike v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration

Filing 35

ORDER granting 32 Motion for Attorney Fees: The Court hereby ORDERS that the Joint Stipulation for Attorney Fees Pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act is APPROVED, and the Commissioner is ordered to award Plaintiff $3,500.00 in attorney's fees and $18.33 in expenses. Signed by Chief Judge Terry L Wooten on 10/9/2014.(gnan )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
FLORENCE DIVISION
EBERECHUKWU ANOSIKE,

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Plaintiff,
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vs.
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CAROLYN W. COLVIN,
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COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL
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SECURITY ADMINISTRATION,
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Defendant.
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Case No. 4:13-cv-00813-TLW

ORDER
On September 21, 2014, Plaintiff Eberechukwu Anosike brought a motion for attorney’s
fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”), 28 U.S.C. § 2412. (Doc. #32). The
motion seeks reimbursement for counsel’s representation in the above-captioned matter in the
amount of $5,245.20 for fees and $18.33 for costs. On October 7, 2014, the parties filed a Joint
Stipulation for Attorney Fees, whereby the Commissioner and Plaintiff agreed that the
Commissioner shall award Plaintiff $3,500.00 in attorney’s fees and $18.33 in expenses under
the EAJA. (Doc. #33).
Having reviewed the file and being fully advised, the Court hereby ORDERS that the
Joint Stipulation for Attorney Fees Pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act is APPROVED,
and the Commissioner is ordered to award Plaintiff $3,500.00 in attorney’s fees and $18.33 in
expenses. (Doc. #33). Although the EAJA fee award should be paid to Plaintiff rather than to
his attorney pursuant to Astrue v. Ratliff, 130 S. Ct. 2521, 2528-29 (2010), the check itself
should be mailed directly to Plaintiff’s attorney.

IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/ Terry L. Wooten
Terry L. Wooten
Chief United States District Judge
October 9, 2014
Columbia, South Carolina