Gutierrez v. Sullivan
District Court, D. Utah
1Opinion of the Court
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR AWARD OF ATTORNEY’S FEES
ALDON J. ANDERSON, Senior District Judge.
I.Introduction
Before the court is plaintiff’s motion for award of attorney’s fees. The court heard oral argument on this motion on August 3, 1990 and took the motion under advisement. Because the decision of the Secretary denying disability benefits was substantially justified, plaintiff is not entitled to an award of attorney’s fees and the motion must be denied.
II.Factual Background
Plaintiff, Joey Gutierrez, filed a complaint with this court contesting a decision of the Secretary of Health…
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