Curtis P. v. Bisignano (D.S.C. May 20, 2025) - in EAJA case, briefing of time spent opposing remand

Curtis P. v. Bisignano, Case No. 1:24-3288-SVH (D.S.C. May 20, 2025) (EAJA Order) (Order by U.S. Magistrate Shiva V. Hodges, by consent)

Briefs for purchase: Plaintiff’s Memorandum in Support of Petition for Attorney Fees and Order

Topics addressed:

• EAJA – hourly rate

• EAJA – reasonableness of hours – time spent opposing remand 

• EAJA – reasonableness of hours – total time 

Rulings addressed: none

Issue briefed:

1) Whether the fees sought under the EAJA are excessive.

Court decision:
After the briefing of EAJA fees, the parties reached a settlement in the amount of $11,500.00.