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Case TitleAMERICAN OVERSIGHT v. CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2019cv00165
Date Filed2019-01-25
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Randolph D. Moss
PlaintiffAMERICAN OVERSIGHT
Case DescriptionAmerican Oversight submitted a FOIA request to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for records concerning communications between three named officials and five members of the House Financial Services Committee. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The agency told AO that it would need an advance payment of $1,288 to process the request or it would administratively close the request after 30 days. AO filed an administrative appeal. The agency granted AO's appeal and remanded its request for processing. After hearing nothing further from the agency, AO filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees, Adequacy - Search, Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Vaughn index

DefendantCONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
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2019-01-251COMPLAINT against CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-5906871) filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons U.S. Attorney, # 3 Summons Attorney General, # 4 Summons CFPB)(France, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/25/2019)
2019-01-252LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (France, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/25/2019)
2019-01-25Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (zef) (Entered: 01/25/2019)
2019-01-253SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zef, ) (Entered: 01/25/2019)
2019-01-254STANDING ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives set forth in the attached Standing Order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/25/2019. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 01/25/2019)
2019-02-055RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 1/28/2019. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 2/27/2019.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 2/4/2019., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU served on 2/1/2019 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(France, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/05/2019)
2019-02-276NOTICE of Appearance by Brian J. Field on behalf of All Defendants (Field, Brian) (Entered: 02/27/2019)
2019-02-277ANSWER to Complaint by CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU.(Field, Brian) (Entered: 02/27/2019)
2019-02-28MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for an Initial Scheduling Conference on April 2, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 21. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall confer in advance of the Initial Scheduling Conference on (1) whether any records can be released, and (2) the proper next steps in this litigation. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 2/28/2019. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 02/28/2019)
2019-02-28Set/Reset Hearings: Initial Scheduling Conference set for 4/2/2019, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 02/28/2019)
2019-04-02Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Initial Scheduling Conference held on 4/2/2019. Defendant shall complete production on or before by 4/30/2019; Joint Status Report due by 5/15/2019. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt) (Entered: 04/02/2019)
2019-05-158Joint STATUS REPORT by CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU. (Field, Brian) (Entered: 05/15/2019)
2019-05-16MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 8, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before June 19, 2019. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 5/16/2019. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 05/16/2019)
2019-05-16Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 6/19/2019. (kt) (Entered: 05/16/2019)
2019-06-199Joint STATUS REPORT by CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU. (Field, Brian) (Entered: 06/19/2019)
2019-06-20MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 9, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before August 19, 2019, identifying what, if any, issues remain in dispute and proposing a schedule for further proceedings, if necessary. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/20/2019. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 06/20/2019)
2019-06-20Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 8/19/2019. (kt) (Entered: 06/20/2019)
2019-08-1910Joint STATUS REPORT by CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU. (Field, Brian) (Entered: 08/19/2019)
2019-08-19MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 10, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before September 19, 2019, identifying what, if any, issues remain in dispute and proposing a schedule for further proceedings, if necessary. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 08/19/19. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 08/19/2019)
2019-08-20Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/19/2019. (kt) (Entered: 08/20/2019)
2019-09-1911Joint STATUS REPORT by CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU. (Field, Brian) (Entered: 09/19/2019)
2019-09-23MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 11, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall continue to meet and confer regarding the pending issues in dispute. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report on or before October 17, 2019 notifying the Court what, if any, issues remain in dispute and proposing a further course of action. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 09/23/2019. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 09/23/2019)
2019-09-23Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/17/2019. (kt) (Entered: 09/23/2019)
2019-10-1512STIPULATION of Dismissal by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (France, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/15/2019)
2019-10-15MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Stipulation of Dismissal, Dkt. 12 , it is hereby ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED with prejudice, with each party bearing its own costs, attorney fees, and expenses. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate this case. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/15/2019. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 10/15/2019)
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