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Nature of Suit Code: 864
Nature of Suit: Social Security - SSID Title XVI
Cause of Action: 42:405 Review of HHS Decision (SSID)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

CENTRAL DIVISION

BEVERLY SMITH, III PLAINTIFF

v. CASE NO. 4:23-CV-00617-BSM

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION DEFENDANT

ORDER

Beverly Smith’s unopposed motion for attorney’s fees [Doc. No. 16] is granted and

she is awarded fees in the amount of $7,200. See 28 U.S.C. § 2412; Doc. No. 16-1. The

Social Security Administration is directed to send the payment to Smith because fees

awarded under section 2412 are payable to the claimant rather than the lawyer. Astrue v.

Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586, 589 (2010). Smith is responsible for making payment to Rory Linerud,

who represented her. 

IT IS SO ORDERED this 17th day of January, 2024.

 ________________________________

 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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