Nicholas Eli Manning v. Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Oregon ordered an award of $620.30 in attorney fees to Nicholas Eli Manning under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412. The order provides that payment is subject to verification of qualifying debts under the Treasury Offset Program and specifies payment procedures involving Plaintiff's attorney. It was dated April 9, 2026, and signed by United States Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff is entitled to an award of $620.30 in attorney fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412.
2. The fee award must be paid subject to verification that Plaintiff has no qualifying debt for offset under the Treasury Offset Program; absent such debt, payment may be made to Plaintiff's attorney, while any remaining amount after offset must be made payable to Plaintiff.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff should receive attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
2. Whether payment of the awarded fees is subject to verification of qualifying debt and possible offset under the Treasury Offset Program.

Disposition

other