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Case TitleOliver B. Mitchell III v. Secretary, United States Department of Veterans Affairs et al
DistrictCentral District of California
CityWestern Division - Los Angeles
Case Number2:2019cv05036
Date Filed2019-06-10
Date Closed2019-09-20
JudgeJudge Michael W. Fitzgerald
PlaintiffOliver B Mitchell, III
Case DescriptionOliver Mitchell submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Veterans Affairs for records concerning his dental care at the VA Medical Center in Los Angeles. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Mitchell filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Vaughn index, Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantSecretary, United States Department of Veterans Affairs
DefendantAnn Brown Director, Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center
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2019-06-101COMPLAINT against Defendants Ann Brown, Secretary, United States Department of Veterans Affairs.Case assigned to Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver, filed by plaintiff Oliver B Mitchell, III. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons) (car) (Entered: 06/12/2019)
2019-06-102CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Oliver B Mitchell, III (car) (Entered: 06/12/2019)
2019-06-103REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support filed by plaintiff Oliver B Mitchell, III. (car) (Entered: 06/12/2019)
2019-06-104NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (car) (Entered: 06/12/2019)
2019-06-105NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car) (Entered: 06/12/2019)
2019-06-116ORDER by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver: granting 3 REQUEST to Proceed in Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60). (dml) (Entered: 06/12/2019)
2019-07-087REQUEST FOR SERVICE BY MARSHAL PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 4(e)(3) AND 28 U.S.C. 1915(d) filed by Plaintiff Oliver B Mitchell, III. (iv) (Entered: 07/10/2019)
2019-08-028MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. Pending before the Court is pro se Plaintiff Oliver B. Mitchell III's ("Plaintiff") Request for Service by the U.S. Marshal Service pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(c)(3) and 28 U.S.C. § 1915(d). Dkt. No. 7. Accordingly, Plaintiff's Request for Service by the U.S. Marshal is GRANTED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. 7 (ch) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
2019-08-139SELF-REPRESENTATION ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (iv) (Entered: 08/13/2019)
2019-08-1310MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to show cause why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. In response to this Order to Show Cause, the Court will accept the following no later than September 9, 2019. BY PLAINTIFF: PROOF OF SERVICE. BY DEFENDANT(S): RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT. BY PLAINTIFF: DEFAULT APPLICATION. Failure to respond to the Order to Show Cause will result in the dismissal of this action. (iv) (Entered: 08/13/2019)
2019-09-2011MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald:On August 13, 2019, the Court issued an Order directing Plaintiff show cause, by no later than September 9, 2019, why the action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As of September 19, 2019, Plaintiff has not responded to the OSC, filed a Proof of Service, or requested an extension of time.Accordingly, this action is DISMISSED without prejudice. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lc) (Entered: 09/23/2019)
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