Frierson-Simiyu v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
DALLAS DIVISION
SHARON F-S., §
Plaintiff, §
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v. § No. 3:21-CV-91-E-BW
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COMMISSIONER OF THE SOCIAL §
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, §
Defendant. §
ORDER ACCEPTING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND
RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
The United States Magistrate Judge made findings, conclusions, and a
recommendation in this case. No objections were filed. The District Judge reviewed the
proposed findings, conclusions, and recommendation for plain error. Finding none, the
Court ACCEPTS the Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation of the United States
Magistrate Judge and GRANTS Plaintiff’s counsel’s “Petition to Obtain Approval of a Fee
for Representing a Social Security Claimant” (Dkt. No. 35) and awards Ronald D. Honig
$42,171.75, in attorney's fees to be certified for payment out of Plaintiff's past-due benefits
under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b).
Plaintiff’s counsel is further ORDERED to promptly return to Plaintiff the two Equal
Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”) awards totaling $12,070.85 ($6,440.10 in the present case and
$6,356.20 in the previous case).
SO ORDERED on this 6th day of January, 2026.
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