Justin Elijah Gilbert Johnson v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The document is a stipulation and proposed order awarding Plaintiff $7,322.84 in attorney fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act, with no costs under 28 U.S.C. § 1920. It provides that payment is payable to Plaintiff, subject to Treasury offset procedures and potential direct payment to counsel under an assignment. The award is without prejudice to counsel’s potential claim for fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b).

Holdings

1. The court approved the parties' stipulation and awarded Plaintiff $7,322.84 in attorney fees and expenses under 28 U.S.C. § 2412, subject to the stipulation's terms.
2. No costs were awarded under 28 U.S.C. § 1920.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should approve the parties' stipulation awarding Plaintiff $7,322.84 in attorney fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
2. Whether the award should exclude costs under 28 U.S.C. § 1920 and be subject to the stipulation's payment, offset, and assignment terms.

Disposition

other