Blacktongue v. Colvin

Filing 27

ORDER FOR EAJA FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES by Judge Ricardo S Martinez re 26 Agreed Stipulated Motion for EAJA fees. A total of $7,357.70 shall be awarded to Plaintiff. (swt)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON

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ARMOR J. BLACKTONGUE,
Plaintiff,
vs.
NANCY A. BERRYHILL, ACTING
COMMISSIONER of Social Security,
Defendant.

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) Civil No. C16-806 RSM
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ORDER
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Based upon the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. §2412, and 28 U.S.C. §1920 and
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Plaintiff’s EAJA petition and the assignment of EAJA fees to Plaintiff’s attorney by Plaintiff, as well as
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the stipulation of the parties, it is hereby ORDERED that: EAJA attorney’s fees of $7,341.11 and
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expenses of $3.29 (postage), and costs of $13.30 (copies), for a total of $7,357.70 shall:
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1) Be awarded to Plaintiff pursuant to Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586, 130 S.Ct. 2521, 2531-2,
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177 L.Ed.2d 91 (2010) and delivered to Plaintiff’s counsel, Rosemary B. Schurman; however,
2) If the U.S. Department of the Treasury verifies to the Office of General Counsel that Plaintiff
does not owe a debt, the government will honor Plaintiff’s assignment of EAJA Fees and pay EAJA
fees, costs and expenses directly to Rosemary B. Schurman.

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Order for EAJA Fees- 16-806 RSM page 1

Rosemary B. Schurman, WSBA 11451
Attorney at Law PLLC
8123NE 115 Way
Kirkland, WA 98034
425-821-8577/fax [phone]

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Dated this 10th day of March 2017.

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RICARDO S. MARTINEZ
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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Presented by:
s/Rosemary B. Schurman
Rosemary Schurman, WSBA 11451
Attorney for Plaintiff
8123 NE 115 Way, Kirkland, WA 98034
425-821-8577
Approved for Entry:
s/Rosemary B. Schurman (signed per authorization)
Erin Highland
Special Assistant US Attorney, OGC, SSA
Attorney for Defendant

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Order for EAJA Fees- 16-806 RSM page 2

Rosemary B. Schurman, WSBA 11451
Attorney at Law PLLC
8123NE 115 Way
Kirkland, WA 98034
425-821-8577/fax [phone]