Summary
This United States District Court order grants plaintiff David Bailey’s motion for attorney’s fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act. Following discussions between the parties, the court awarded $5,980.52 in fees, as agreed upon by both sides. The order notes that the award may be subject to offset to satisfy any pre-existing debts owed by the litigant to the United States.
Court
United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, Northern Division
Writing for the Court
Kristine G. Baker
Jurisdiction
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Decision date
May 5, 2025
Docket number
3:23-cv-00099-KGB
Procedural posture
Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA)
Precedential value
nonprecedential
Disposition
other
Topics
administrative lawcivil procedure
Practice areas
administrative lawcivil procedure
Questions Presented
- Whether the court should award attorney's fees to the plaintiff under the Equal Access to Justice Act
Holdings
- The court granted in part the motion and awarded $5,980.52 in attorney's fees and expenses to Mr. Bailey.
Key quotations
“For good cause shown, the Court grants, in part, the motion and, in accordance with the parties’ agreement, awards $5,980.52 in attorney’s fees and expenses to Mr. Bailey.”
Factual background
Plaintiff Bailey sued the Social Security Administration. After discussion the parties agreed to an award of attorney's fees of $5,980.52 under EAJA.
Procedural history
Plaintiff David Bailey filed a civil action against the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. The parties later agreed to a reduced fee award, and the plaintiff moved for EAJA fees.
Court Document
Open PDFLoading document…