Lisa Finney v. Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Oregon awarded Plaintiff Lisa Finney $2,770.24 in attorney fees and $405 in filing costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act. The order directs payment to Plaintiff's attorney subject to verification of any federal debt eligible for offset under the Treasury Offset Program.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff was awarded $2,770.24 in attorney fees under 28 U.S.C. § 2412 and $405 in filing costs under 28 U.S.C. § 1920.
2. The award is subject to verification that Plaintiff has no qualifying debt for offset; if no debt exists, payment may be made to Plaintiff's attorney, while any remaining amount after offset of a debt is payable to Plaintiff.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff should receive an award of attorney fees and filing costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
2. Whether payment of the award must be subject to verification and possible offset for qualifying federal debt.

Disposition

other