The opinion
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
WESTERN DIVISION AT DAYTON
LISA B., : Case No. 3:20-cv-00452
:
Plaintiff, : Magistrate Judge Caroline H. Gentry
: (by full consent of the parties)
vs. :
:
COMMISSIONER OF THE SOCIAL :
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, :
:
Defendant. :
DECISION AND ENTRY
This case is before the Court on the parties’ Joint Stipulation for an Award of
Attorney’s Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. § 2412.
(Doc. 19). Specifically, the parties stipulate to an award to Plaintiff of attorney fees in
the amount of $5,100.00, and no costs, in full satisfaction and settlement of any and all
claims Plaintiff may have under the EAJA in the above case. The award of attorney
fees will satisfy all of Plaintiff’s claims for fees, costs, and expenses under 28 U.S.C.
§ 2412 in this case. Any fees paid belong to Plaintiff, and not her attorney, and can be
offset to satisfy pre-existing debt that Plaintiff owes the United States under Astrue v.
Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586 (2010). Plaintiff and Defendant move that the Court award
Plaintiff EAJA fees of $5,100.00, and no costs, for a total award of $5,100.00.
After the Court enters this award, if counsel for the parties can verify that
Plaintiff owes no pre-existing debt subject to offset, Defendant agrees to direct that the
award be made payable to Plaintiff’s attorney pursuant to the EAJA assignment duly
signed by Plaintiff.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:
1. The Parties’ Joint Stipulation for an Award of Attorney's Fees
under the Equal Access to Justice Act (Doc. 19) is accepted
and Defendant shall pay Plaintiff’s attorney fees in the
amount of $5,100.00, and costs of $0.00, for a total award of
$5,100.00;
2. Counsel for the parties shall verify, within thirty days of this
Decision and Entry, whether Plaintiff owes a pre-existing
debt to the United States subject to offset. If no such pre-
existing debt exists, Defendant shall pay the EAJA award
directly to Plaintiff’s counsel pursuant to the EAJA
assignment signed by Plaintiff; and
3. The case remains terminated on the docket of this Court.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/ Caroline H. Gentry
Caroline H. Gentry
United States Magistrate Judge