Mariah C. v. Commissioner Social Security

Summary

This document is an order from the United States District Court for the District of Oregon awarding attorney fees and postage expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act. The court awards $15,000 in EAJA fees and $20 in postage expenses, payable to Plaintiff’s attorney subject to any qualifying debts under Astrue v. Ratliff.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff is awarded $15,000 in attorney fees and $20 in postage expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
2. The EAJA fee check may be made payable to Plaintiff's attorney pursuant to Plaintiff's assignment, but payment remains subject to satisfaction of Plaintiff's debts, if any.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff was entitled to an award of attorney fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
2. Whether the EAJA fee check could be made payable to Plaintiff's attorney pursuant to Plaintiff's assignment, subject to satisfaction of Plaintiff's federal debts.

Disposition

other