District of New Jersey Addresses Attorney Fees in Tucker v. Commissioner of Social Security

The District of New Jersey is handling attorney fees in Tucker v. Commissioner of Social Security, docket number 25-cv-15829. The case remains active with no judge assigned yet.

On May 12, 2026, the court entered judgment and issued an order on a Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Multiple filings appeared that day, including briefs and an affidavit. The court also addressed attorney fees in connection with this Social Security appeal.

The procedural activity suggests the court is weighing fee issues alongside the in forma pauperis request. The case involves a challenge to the Commissioner’s decision on Social Security benefits, with the fee dispute likely tied to the outcome or the plaintiff’s financial status.

The court’s attention to fees matches with recent procedural notices in related Social Security cases, such as Cowan v. Commissioner of Social Security (4:25-cv-05292), indicating a broader focus on fee awards in this district.

The filings on May 12 reflect the plaintiff’s effort to proceed without prepayment of fees while the court considers the appropriate fee award. The absence of a judge assignment means the case awaits further judicial management.

The court’s next steps will clarify how it will handle attorney fees under the Social Security Act and whether the plaintiff qualifies for fee waivers or awards.