Scott Michael Woolley v. Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

This is an order from the United States District Court for the District of Oregon awarding Plaintiff $620.30 in attorney fees and $405 in filing costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act. The order addresses payment to Plaintiff's attorney, subject to verification of any qualifying debt under the Treasury Offset Program.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff is entitled to an award of $620.30 in attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act and $405 in filing costs under 28 U.S.C. § 1920.
2. Payment of the award is subject to verification that Plaintiff has no debt qualifying for offset under the Treasury Offset Program; if such debt exists, the debt must be offset before payment of any remaining funds.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff should receive attorney fees and filing costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act and applicable costs statute.
2. Whether payment of the award must be subject to the Treasury Offset Program and any qualifying debt owed by Plaintiff.

Disposition

other