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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 Guy C., Case No.: 23-cv-01105-AJB-MSB

Plaintiff,

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR

v. ATTORNEY’S FEES

FRANK BISIGNANO,1 Acting (Doc. No. 11) Commissioner of Social Security, 15 Defendant.

Before the Court is a motion for attorney’s fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 406(b) filed by Francesco Benavides, counsel for Plaintiff Guy C. (“Plaintiff”). (Doc. No. 11.) Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1.d.1, the Court finds the matter suitable for determination on the papers. For the reasons set forth below, the Court GRANTS the motion for attorney’s fees. I. BACKGROUND On May 24, 2025, Plaintiff signed a contingency fee agreement retaining Benavides to represent Plaintiff in connection with his disability insurance benefits claim before the United States District Court. (Doc. No. 11-6.)

Frank Bisignano became Acting Commissioner of Social Security on May 6, 2025, and is automatically substituted as Defendant in…