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Case TitleUnited States Justice Foundation v. Burns et al
DistrictSouthern District of California
CitySan Diego
Case Number3:2013cv00945
Date Filed2013-04-18
Date Closed2013-12-26
JudgeJudge Michael M. Anello
PlaintiffUnited States Justice Foundation
DefendantSean Burns in his capacity as a Veterans Benefits Administration FOIA Officer
DefendantU.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
DefendantVeterans Benefits Administration
DefendantDoes 1 Through 100
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Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Complaint attachment 2
Complaint attachment 3
Complaint attachment 4
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2013-04-181COMPLAINT against Does 1 Through 100, Sean Burns, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration (Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0974-5824087) filed by United States Justice Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Case Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration of Nathaniel Oleson, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2) The new case number is 3:13-cv-945-MMA-NLS. Judge Michael M. Anello and Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes are assigned to the case. (Oleson, Nathaniel)(kcm) (av1). (Entered: 04/19/2013)
2013-04-192Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (kcm) (av1). (Entered: 04/19/2013)
2013-05-223Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Response to Complaint by Sean Burns, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Parker, Katherine) (leh). (Entered: 05/22/2013)
2013-05-234ORDER Granting 3 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. The Court Orders that Defendants shall respond to the Complaint by 7/8/2013. Signed by Judge Michael M. Anello on 5/23/2013. (leh) (Entered: 05/23/2013)
2013-07-055ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Sean Burns, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Parker, Katherine)(leh). (Entered: 07/05/2013)
2013-07-096NOTICE AND ORDER for Early Neutral Evaluation Conference: It is hereby ordered that a telephonic Early Neutral Evaluation will be held on 8/15/2013 at 2:30 PM in the Chambers of Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes. Plaintiff's Counsel shall arrange the conference call. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes on 7/9/2013.(leh)(jrd) (Entered: 07/09/2013)
2013-08-157Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes: Early Neutral Evaluation Conference held on 8/15/2013. (Plaintiff Attorney Nathaniel Oleson). (Defendant Attorney Katie Parker). Case did not settle. Telephonic Status Conference set for 8/30/2013 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes. Plaintiff's counsel shall arrange the conference call.(no document attached) (ecp) (Entered: 08/15/2013)
2013-08-308Order Following Early Neutral Evaluation Conference: The ENE was held on 8/30/2013. The case did not settle. It is hereby ordered that Counsel shall appear telephonically for a Case Management Conference on 10/18/2013 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes. Plaintiff's counsel shall initiate the telephonic conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes on 8/30/2013.(leh) (Entered: 08/30/2013)
2013-10-019Ex Parte MOTION to Stay During Lapse in Appropriations by Sean Burns, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Parker, Katherine) (vam). (Entered: 10/01/2013)
2013-10-0110NOTICE of Hearing: Status Hearing set for 10/2/2013 10:00 AM in Courtroom 15B before Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz. (no document attached) (rfm) (Entered: 10/01/2013)
2013-10-0211ORDER for Stay of Proceedings During Lapse in Appropriations 9 . It is therefore ordered that the United States' motions to stay are Granted. All time limits and deadlines specified in the ex parte applications on file in the cases on the attached list are extended for a period of time equal to the duration of the lapse in appropriations to the Department of Justice, and the specified depositions and court hearings are vacated. Signed by Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz on 10/2/2013. Nunc Pro Tunc 10/1/2013. (Attachments: # 1 List of Cases Subject to Stay)(vam)(jrd) (Entered: 10/03/2013)
2013-10-0212Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz: Status Hearing re Motion for Stay held on 10/2/2013 re 9 Ex Parte MOTION to Stay During Lapse in Appropriations filed by Sean Burns, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration. Order to follow. (Court Reporter/ECR Debbie OConnell). (Plaintiff Attorney Tom Stahl, AUSA S/A). (Defendant Attorney Not Appearing). (no document attached) (rfm) (Entered: 10/03/2013)
2013-10-1513Ex Parte MOTION to Stay During Lapse in Appropriations by Sean Burns, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Parker, Katherine) (vam). (Entered: 10/15/2013)
2013-10-1514NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 13 Ex Parte MOTION to Stay During Lapse in Appropriations : Motion Hearing set for 10/16/2013 02:30 PM in Courtroom 15B before Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz. Any party without an objection to the motion need not attend this hearing.(no document attached) (rfm) (Entered: 10/15/2013)
2013-10-1615Minute Order. for proceedings held before Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz:Motion Hearing held on 10/16/2013 re 13 Ex Parte MOTION to Stay During Lapse in Appropriations filed by Sean Burns, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration. granting 13 Motion to Stay. (Court Reporter Debbie OConnell). (Plaintiff Attorney Tom Stahl, AUSA S/A).(Defendant Attorney Not Appearing). (no document attached) (rfm) (Entered: 10/17/2013)
2013-10-2316Now that appropriations have been restored the court RESETS the telephonic Case Management Conference for 11/1/2013 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes. Plaintiff's counsel shall arrange the conference call. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes on 10/23/2013.(no document attached) (ecp) (Entered: 10/23/2013)
2013-11-0117Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes: Case Management Conference held on 11/1/2013. (Plaintiff Attorney Nathaniel Oleson). (Defendant Attorney Katie Parker). Defendant shall file a summary judgment motion by January 21, 2014. Counsel shall call Judge Anello's chambers to obtain a hearing date when filing the motion. (no document attached) (ecp) (Entered: 11/01/2013)
2013-12-2618Joint MOTION to Dismiss by U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Parker, Katherine)(rlu). (Entered: 12/26/2013)
2013-12-2619ORDER Dismissing Case with Prejudice re 18 Motion to Dismiss. The Court grants the motion, and orders that this case shall be dismissed with prejudice, with each party to bear its own costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees. Signed by Judge Michael M. Anello on 12/26/2013. (dls)(av1). (Entered: 12/26/2013)
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