Summary
This United States District Court for the District of Oregon order awards $4,079.80 in attorney fees to the plaintiff pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act. The court directs that the funds be paid to the plaintiff’s attorney, subject to verification that no qualifying debts exist for offset under the Treasury Offset Program. If offsets apply, remaining funds will be disbursed accordingly, with detailed mailing and electronic transfer instructions provided.
Court
United States District Court, District of Oregon
Writing for the Court
Ann Aiken
Jurisdiction
United States District Court for the District of Oregon
Decision date
February 20, 2025
Docket number
2:24-cv-00338
Procedural posture
Plaintiff's motion for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act
Precedential value
nonprecedential
Disposition
other
Topics
administrative lawremediescivil procedure
Practice areas
administrative lawcivil procedureremedies
Questions Presented
- Whether plaintiff is entitled to attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
Holdings
- Attorney fees in the amount of $4,079.80 are awarded to Plaintiff pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412.
Key quotations
“Attorney fees in the amount of $4,079.80 shall be awarded to Plaintiff pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412.”
“If Plaintiff has no such debt, then the fees shall be delivered via electronic funds transfer or by check made out to Plaintiff’s attorney Kevin Kerr.”
Factual background
Plaintiff Alton Mark Vose sought attorney fees for representation in a Social Security matter. The court considered the Equal Access to Justice Act and the Treasury Offset Program, referencing Astrue v. Ratliff, and determined that Plaintiff was entitled to fees.
Court Document
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