Elizabeth J. LaCroix v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Oregon ordered an award of $8,470.55 in attorney fees to Plaintiff Elizabeth J. LaCroix under the Equal Access to Justice Act. The order directs payment subject to any federal treasury offset and states that no costs or expenses are awarded.

Holdings

1. The court approved the parties' stipulation and awarded Plaintiff $8,470.55 in attorney fees pursuant to the EAJA.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the stipulated request for attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act should be approved.
2. How the EAJA fee award should be paid if Plaintiff owes a debt to the federal government.

Disposition

other