(SS) Lazar v. Commissioner of Social Security

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ISHAC ESHOO LAZAR, Case No. 1:21-cv-00972-SAB

Plaintiff, ORDER GRANTING COUNSEL’S MOTION

FOR ATTORNEY FEES PURSUANT TO

v. U.S.C. § 406(b)

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL (ECF Nos. 19, 20)

SECURITY,

15 Defendant. 16 I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND On June 17, 2021, Plaintiff Ishac Eshoo Lazar filed this action challenging the denial of social security benefits. (ECF No. 1.) On September 30, 2022, the Court granted Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment, this action was closed and remanded for further consideration, and judgment was entered in favor of Plaintiff. (ECF Nos. 15, 16.) On November 10, 2022, the Court entered a stipulation under the Equal Access to Justice Act, U.S.C. § 2412(d) (“EAJA”), in the amount of $4,360.00 for attorney fees, and $402.00 in costs pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1920. (ECF No. 18.) Following remand, a favorable decision was issued awarding approximately $130,876.92 27…