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Pope v. SSA Commissioner — $5,544 EAJA Fee Award

Leona A. Pope filed suit against the SSA Commissioner seeking judicial review of a denial of disability benefits under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). On February 2, 2026, the court entered judgment reversing and remanding the matter upon the Commissioner's Unopposed Motion. Plaintiff subsequently filed a Motion for Attorney Fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act on April 2, 2026, seeking $5,544.00 representing 22 hours at $252.00 per hour. The Commissioner did not oppose the motion. On April 17, 2026, Magistrate Judge Mark E. Ford granted the motion and awarded the full amount, finding the SSA's denial was not substantially justified.

Fred Edward Ross v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security Administration

Fred Edward Ross filed this action seeking judicial review of the Social Security Commissioner's denial of his disability benefits application under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). The Commissioner initially asserted the denial was supported by substantial evidence but subsequently changed positions, filing an unopposed motion requesting remand for further administrative proceedings. The court granted the unopposed motion and remanded the case to the Commissioner pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) for additional administrative action.

Pawn Express v. Lloyd's Dismissed With Prejudice Under Rule 41

Pawn Express of Texarkana, Inc. and Brooke's Real Estate LLC filed suit against Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London under Policy Number FINFR2205957, but the parties subsequently filed a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal. The District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, Texarkana Division, dismissed the case with prejudice on April 22, 2026, with each party bearing their own costs. The court noted that under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), the stipulation was effective automatically upon filing and did not require judicial approval.