Mikaila W. v. Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Oregon granted Plaintiff’s unopposed motion for attorney fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). The court awarded Kevin Kerr $4,800.00, required counsel to refund $587.08 previously received under the Equal Access to Justice Act, and addressed payment of withheld benefits subject to the applicable administrative assessment.

Holdings

1. The requested $4,800 attorney fee was reasonable and was approved under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b).

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff's requested attorney fee under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b) was reasonable and should be approved.

Disposition

other