Steadman v. Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

This is an order from the United States District Court for the District of Oregon awarding the plaintiff $620.30 in attorney fees and $405.00 in filing costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act. The order addresses payment subject to verification under the Treasury Offset Program and is dated May 15, 2026.

Holdings

1. The plaintiff is awarded $620.30 in attorney fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act and $405.00 in filing-fee costs pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1920.
2. The award is subject to verification of whether the plaintiff has a qualifying debt for offset under the Treasury Offset Program; if no such debt exists, payment may be made to the plaintiff's attorney, while any remaining amount after offset is payable to the plaintiff if a debt exists.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the plaintiff should receive attorney fees and filing-fee costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act and applicable cost provisions.
2. Whether payment of the award must be subject to offset for qualifying debts under the Treasury Offset Program.

Disposition

other