Francisco Valencia v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration

Summary

The parties stipulate to an award of $7,500 in attorney fees and expenses to Plaintiff Francisco Valencia under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d), in a Social Security action. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California approved the stipulation on May 28, 2025, subject to Treasury offset procedures and the stated assignment terms.

Holdings

1. The court approved the parties' stipulation and awarded Plaintiff $7,500 in fees and expenses under 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d), subject to and in accordance with the stipulation's terms.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should approve the parties' stipulation and award Plaintiff $7,500 in attorney fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act.

Disposition

approved