Ramirez v. Commissioner of Social Security

5:26-cv-00047TxndOct 8, 2026

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UNITE,D STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
LUBBOCK DIVISION
FERNANDO R.,
Plaintiff,
V No. 5:26-CY-047-H
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL
SECURITY,
Deflendant.
ORDER
The United States Magistrate Judge issued Findings, Conclusions, and a
Recommendation (FCR) that the Court grant Fernando Ramirez's motion for attorney's
fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act. Dkt. No. 22; see28 U.S.C. 52412(d). The FCR
further recommended that the Court order the Commissioner of Social Securiry to make the
check payable to Ramirez and mail the check to Ramirez's attorney's address. Dkt. No. 22
at 3, No objections were filed.
Where no specific objections are filed within the 14-day period, the Court reviews
the Magistrate Judge's FCR only for plain error. Serrano v. Customs & Border Patrol, U.S.
Customs & Border Prot.,975 F.3d 4t18, 502 (5th Cir.2020). The District Court has reviewcd
Judge Horan's FCR for plain error. Finding none, the Court accepts and adopts the FCR.
Ramirez's motion for attomey's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act is granted.
Further, the Commissioner is ordered to make the check payable to Ramirez and mail the
check to Ramirez's attorney's address.
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So ordered on octob ,, ( , 2026
JAMES S Y HENDRIX
UN STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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