Dara Lindsey Bucy v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The parties stipulated to an award of $7,000 in attorney fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act and $405 in costs under 28 U.S.C. § 1920 in this Social Security action. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California approved the stipulation on November 24, 2025, subject to its stated terms.

Holdings

1. The court approved an award of $7,000 in attorney fees and expenses to Plaintiff under the Equal Access to Justice Act, subject to the terms of the parties' stipulation.
2. The court approved an award of $405 in costs under 28 U.S.C. § 1920, subject to the terms of the parties' stipulation.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should approve the parties' stipulation awarding Plaintiff $7,000 in attorney fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
2. Whether Plaintiff should receive $405 in costs under 28 U.S.C. § 1920.

Disposition

approved