Chilano v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner of (PLR1)

Filing 22

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: the Court ACCEPTS IN WHOLE the Report and Recommendation under 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1); Fed.R.Civ.P. 72(b). It is ORDERED, for the reasons stated in the Report and Recommendation, which the Court adopts an d incorporates into its ruling, that Plaintiff's motion for attorney fees [Doc. 17 ] is GRANTED, and Plaintiff is awarded attorney fees of $3,500.00. Plaintiff's motion for administrative costs in the amount of $100.46 is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Pamela L Reeves on 1/29/20. (JBR)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE

MELISSA A. CHILANO,
Plaintiff,

v.

ANDREW M. SAUL,
Commissioner of Social Security,
Defendant.

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No. 3:15-CV-00217
REEVES/POPLIN

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

This Social Security appeal is before the Court on the Report and Recommendation filed
by United States Magistrate Judge, Debra C. Poplin [Doc. 21]. There have been no timely
objections to the Report and Recommendation, and enough time has passed since the filing of the
Report and Recommendation to treat any objections as having been waived. See 28 U.S.C. §
636(b)(1); Fed.R.Civ.P. 72(b).

After a careful review of this matter, the Court is in complete agreement with the Magistrate
Judge’s conclusion that Plaintiff’s motion for attorney fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b) be granted
in part, and that Plaintiff be awarded attorney fees of $3,500.00 but no administrative costs.
Accordingly, the Court ACCEPTS IN WHOLE the Report and Recommendation under 28
U.S.C. § 636(b)(1); Fed.R.Civ.P. 72(b). It is ORDERED, for the reasons stated in the Report and

Recommendation, which the Court adopts and incorporates into its ruling, that Plaintiff’s motion
for attorney fees [Doc. 17] is GRANTED, and Plaintiff is awarded attorney fees of $3,500.00.
Plaintiff’s motion for administrative costs in the amount of $100.46 is DENIED.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

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CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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