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Lanh Dang Ho v. Kilolo Kijakazi, et al.

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United States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaJanuary 6, 20261:23-cv-03727California1,688 words

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA EUREKA DIVISION 7 LANH DANG HO, Case No. 23-cv-03727-RMI

Plaintiff,

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S

v. MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES

UNDER 42 U.S.C. § 406(B)

KILOLO KIJAKAZI, et al., Re: Dkt. No. 21 Defendants.

13 After Plaintiff Lanh Dang Ho brought this action for review of the Commissioner of Social Security’s decision to deny benefits, the court remanded the case, and the Commissioner issued a favorable decision. His attorney, Francesco Benavides, now seeks $42,800.00 in attorney fees under section 406(b) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). (Dkt. 21.) The Commissioner does not oppose or support the request but asks the court to assess the reasonableness of the requested fees. (Dkt. 23.) For the following reasons, the court GRANTS the motion for attorney’s fees. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY Plaintiff’s application for disability benefits was denied by the…

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