Justia U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion Summaries

The Petitioner appealed an order awarding her attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. 2824, but denying $350 costs, in connection with a social security matter, then moved for an award of $5,210 for attorney fees on appeal. The district court denied the motion. The Tenth Circuit affirmed, stating that the Commissioner "substantially justified" in opposing her appeal. The Commissioner's position with respect to the request for costs was incorrect, but reasonable in light of existing authority.