Abel Luna Valdez v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

This document is a stipulation and order awarding Plaintiff $8,700.00 in attorney fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act, with no costs awarded under 28 U.S.C. § 1920. The award is payable to Plaintiff subject to Treasury offset procedures and does not prejudice counsel’s potential claim for fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b).

Holdings

1. The court approved and ordered an award of $8,700 in attorney fees and expenses under 28 U.S.C. § 2412, subject to the terms of the parties' stipulation.
2. No costs were awarded under 28 U.S.C. § 1920.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should approve the parties' stipulated award of $8,700 in attorney fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
2. Whether costs should be awarded under 28 U.S.C. § 1920.

Disposition

other