Ash et al v. Colvin
Filing
68
ORDER signed by Judge Pamela Pepper on 7/31/2018 APPROVING 67 Stipulation to Award Attorney Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act. Defendant to pay award of $35,000 in attorney fees to plaintiffs in full satisfaction and settlement of any and all claims plaintiff may have in this case under the EAJA. (cc: all counsel)(cb)
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN
MARGARET ASH, et al.,
Plaintiff,
v.
Case No. 15-cv-149-pp
NANCY A. BERRYHILL,
Defendant.
ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION FOR AWARD UNDER THE EQUAL
ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT (DKT. NO. 67)
On July 30, 2018, the parties filed a stipulation, asking the court to
enter an order awarding attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs. Dkt. No. 67.
The court APPROVES the stipulation for award under the EAJA. Dkt. No.
67. The court ORDERS that the defendant shall pay to the plaintiffs an award
of attorneys’ fees in the amount of $35,000.00, in full satisfaction and
settlement of any and all claims the plaintiffs may have in this case under the
EAJA. The court awards these fees and costs to the plaintiffs, not the plaintiffs’
attorney, and under Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586 (2010), the United States
may offset the award to satisfy pre-existing debts that the litigant owes the
United States.
If counsel for the parties verify that the plaintiffs owe no pre-existing debt
subject to offset, the defendant shall direct that the award be made payable to
1
the plaintiffs’ attorney, pursuant to the EAJA assignment duly signed by the
plaintiffs and counsel.
Dated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this 31st day of July, 2018.
BY THE COURT:
_____________________________________
HON. PAMELA PEPPER
United States District Judge
2
Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.
Why Is My Information Online?