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Parties Involved:
Michael J. Astrue
Defendant
Rebecca Sparks
Plaintiff

Document Text:

There is no dispute over whether the Plaintiff, rather than her attorney, is entitled to the 1

fee. She filed the motion, and the fee is being warded to her. See, Reeves v. Astrue, ___ F.3d ___,

2008 WL 1930587 (11 Cir., May 5, 2008). Surely her counsel would not appropriate the EAJA th

fee to himself if he already been fully paid for his services. On the other hand, to the extent that he

has not already been paid for the full amount due under his employment contract with the

Plaintiff, the EAJA award may properly be applied by him towards payment of the debt.. 

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA

MIDDLE DIVISION

REBECCA SPARKS )

)

Plaintiff, )

)

vs. ) Civil Action Number

) 4:07-cv”-01907-UWC

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, as )

Commissioner of the Social Security )

Administration, )

)

Defendant. )

MEMORANDUM OPINION

On May 5, 2008, Plaintiff Rebecca Sparks filed a Motion for an Award of

Attorney’s Fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”). Doc. 17. 

“The Commissioner does not dispute the issues of prevailing party status, substantial

justification, timeliness, proper application for fees, or the requested hourly rate.”

Doc. 18.

The Court therefore finds and concludes that Plaintiff is entitled to $2,943.75

in fees under the EAJA.1

FILED

 2008 May-28 PM 01:32

U.S. DISTRICT COURT

N.D. OF ALABAMA

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By separate order, the requested fee shall be awarded.

______________________________

 U.W. Clemon

 United States District Judge

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