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Nature of Suit Code: 863
Nature of Suit: Social Security - DIWC/DIWW (405(g))
Cause of Action: 42:405 Review of HHS Decision (DIWC)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA 

Theresa Malone, on behalf of Daniel 

McGettigan, deceased, 

 Plaintiff, 

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Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner 

of Social Security Administration,

 Defendant. 

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No. CV-13-2054-PHX-LOA 

ORDER 

This case arises on the parties’ Stipulation for Award of EAJA Fees, requesting 

an order approving a stipulated amount of attorney’s fees to Plaintiff under the Equal 

Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”), 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d). (Doc. 37) The stipulated 

amount of $3,112.76 represents compensation for all legal services rendered on behalf 

of Plaintiff by her counsel in connection with this Social Security action, in accordance 

with 28 U.S.C. §§ 1920, 2412(d). (Id.) 

The parties recognize that Plaintiff assigned her right to EAJA fees to her 

attorney. If, after receiving the Court’s EAJA fee’s order, the Commissioner (1) 

determines that Plaintiff does not owe a debt that is subject to offset under the Treasury 

Offset Program; and (2) agrees to waive the requirements of the Anti-Assignment Act, 

then the EAJA fees will be made payable to Plaintiff’s attorney. If, however, there is a 

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debt owed under the Treasury Offset Program, the Commissioner cannot agree to 

waive the requirements of the Anti-Assignment Act, and the remaining EAJA fees 

after offset will be paid by a check made out to Plaintiff, but delivered to Plaintiff’s 

attorney. See 31 U.S.C. § 3716(c)(3)(B). 

The parties’ stipulation constitutes a compromise of Plaintiff's request for EAJA 

attorney’s fees and does not constitute an admission of liability on the part of the 

Commissioner under the EAJA. Payment of the agreed amount shall constitute a 

complete release from, and bar to, any and all claims that Plaintiff and/or Plaintiff’s 

counsel may have relating to EAJA attorney fees connection with this action. 

This award is without prejudice to the rights of Plaintiff’s counsel to seek Social 

Security Act attorney’s fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406, subject to the provisions of the 

EAJA. 

Based upon the parties’ Stipulation for Award of EAJA Fees, doc. 37, and good 

cause appearing, 

IT IS ORDERED that the parties’ Stipulation for Award of EAJA Fees, doc. 

37, is GRANTED. EAJA fees are hereby awarded to Plaintiff in the amount of Three 

Thousand One Hundred Twelve Dollars and 76/100 ($3,112.76) subject to the terms of 

the parties’ stipulation. 

 Dated this 16th day of May, 2014. 

 

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