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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 RICHARD T. L. Case No.: 23-cv-640-DDL Plaintiff,

ORDER GRANTING IN PART

v. AND DENYING IN PART

PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR

LELAND DUDEK, ACTING AWARD OF ATTORNEY’S FEES COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL PURSUANT TO THE EQUAL

ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT

SECURITY,

16 Defendant. [Dkt. No. 28] 17 18 Pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (the “Act” or “EAJA”), Plaintiff Richard T. L. (“Plaintiff”) moves for an award of $47,728.44 in fees and $495.00 in costs incurred by his counsel in connection with his appeal from an adverse decision of the Commissioner (the “Motion”). Dkt. No. 28. For the reasons set forth below, the Motion is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. / / / / / / 26 27 Leland Dudek is automatically substituted for Kilolo Kijakazi pursuant to 28 I. BACKGROUND Plaintiff appealed the denial of his claim for …