(SS) Stancy v. Commissioner of Social Security

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JENNETTE LYNN STANCY, No. 2:23-CV-0604-TLN-DMC Plaintiff, v. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL

SECURITY,

15 Defendant. 16 17 Plaintiff, who is proceeding with retained counsel, brought this action for judicial review of a final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). Pursuant to the parties’ stipulation for voluntary remand, final judgment was entered on October 30, 2023. See ECF Nos. 16, 17, and 18. Pending before the Court in this closed case is Plaintiff’s counsel’s motion for an award of attorney’s fees in the amount of $27,861.00 under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). See ECF No. 21. Plaintiff was provided notice of counsel’s motion and has not filed any response thereto. / / / / / / / / / / / / I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY Plaintiff’s representation in this case was provided by way of a November 5, 2021, contingent fee agreement whereby Plaintiff…