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Case TitleMOELLER v. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2019cv01821
Date Filed2019-06-21
Date Closed2021-12-29
JudgeJudge Tanya S. Chutkan
PlaintiffJAMES W. MOELLER
Case DescriptionJames Moeller submitted a FOIA request to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for records concerning an age discrimination complaint filed with the agency by Ralph Devito against Infosys in or about 2009. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and denied the request under Exemption 7(C) (invasion of privacy concerning law enforcement records). Moeller filed an administrative appeal of the denial. The agency upheld its original decision on appeal. Moeller then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
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2019-06-211COMPLAINT against EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 4616099080) filed by JAMES W. MOELLER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-B, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ztd) (Entered: 06/24/2019)
2019-06-21Summons (1) Issued as to EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (ztd) (Entered: 07/02/2019)
2019-07-092NOTICE of Appearance by Rhonda Lisa Campbell on behalf of EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (Campbell, Rhonda) (Entered: 07/09/2019)
2019-07-243RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION served on 7/1/2019, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 7/1/19., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 7/1/2019. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/31/2019.) (ztd) (Entered: 07/29/2019)
2019-07-314ANSWER to 1 Complaint by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION.(Campbell, Rhonda) (Entered: 07/31/2019)
2019-08-22MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. The requirements of LCvR 16.3 and Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil procedure appear to be inapplicable. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer and propose a schedule for proceeding in this matter. The schedule shall address the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request, the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request, the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff, whether a motion for an Open America stay is likely in this case, whether a Vaughn index will be required in this case, whether and when either party anticipates filing a dispositive motion, and any other pertinent issues. The parties shall file a joint status report that addresses these issues no later than 9/30/19. The joint status report shall be accompanied by a proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 8/22/19. (DJS) (Entered: 08/22/2019)
2019-08-22Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/30/2019. (kt) (Entered: 08/22/2019)
2019-09-195MOTION to Consolidate Cases by JAMES W. MOELLER (ztd) (Entered: 09/25/2019)
2019-09-26MINUTE ORDER denying 5 Motion to Consolidate Cases. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 9/26/19. (DJS) (Entered: 09/26/2019)
2019-09-306MOTION for Briefing Schedule by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (Campbell, Rhonda) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
2019-09-307STATUS REPORT by JAMES W. MOELLER. (jf) (Entered: 10/03/2019)
2019-10-17MINUTE ORDER: Granting Defendant's Motion 6 for Briefing Schedule. Defendant's motion for summary judgment due November 1, 2019. Plaintiff's Combined Opposition/Cross-Motion for summary judgment due December 2, 2019. Defendant's Combined Reply/Opposition due December 16, 2019. Plaintiff's Reply due January 6, 2020. No additional briefing shall be permitted absent good cause shown. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this Order to: JAMES W. MOELLER, PMB No. 106-150 4200 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/17/19. (DJS) (Entered: 10/17/2019)
2019-10-18Set/Reset Deadlines: Cross Motion due by 12/2/2019. Response to Cross Motion due by 12/16/2019. Reply to Cross Motion due by 1/6/2020. Summary Judgment motion due by 11/1/2019. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 12/2/2019. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 12/16/2019. (tb) (Entered: 10/18/2019)
2019-11-018MOTION for Summary Judgment by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration Garner, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4)(Campbell, Rhonda) (Entered: 11/01/2019)
2019-11-019ORDER: Advising pro se Plaintiff of his obligation to follow the FRCP, Local Rules and orders of the court. Failure to adhere to these rules or orders may result in sanctions, up to and including dismissal of this action. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this Order to: JAMES W. MOELLER, PMB No. 106-150 4200 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 (See order for further details.) Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 11/1/19. (DJS) (Entered: 11/01/2019)
2019-11-0110FOX NEAL Order advising plaintiff to respond by December 2, 2019 or Court may deem matter as conceded. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this Order to: JAMES W. MOELLER, PMB No. 106-150 4200 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016.(See order for further details). Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 11/1/19. (DJS) (Entered: 11/01/2019)
2019-11-04Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Motion for Summary Judgment and Cross Motion due by 12/2/2019. (tb) (Entered: 11/04/2019)
2019-11-1011ERRATA by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration corrected)(Campbell, Rhonda) (Entered: 11/10/2019)
2019-12-0212Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by JAMES W. MOELLER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(ztd) (Entered: 12/03/2019)
2019-12-0213Memorandum in opposition to re 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by JAMES W. MOELLER. (ztd); (See docket entry no. 12 to view.) (Entered: 12/04/2019)
2019-12-1214REPLY to opposition to motion re 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. (Campbell, Rhonda) (Entered: 12/12/2019)
2020-01-0615REPLY to opposition to motion re 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by JAMES W. MOELLER. (ztd) (Entered: 01/08/2020)
2020-08-0316NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Patricia K. McBride on behalf of EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Substituting for attorney Rhonda Lisa Campbell (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 08/03/2020)
2021-12-2317MOTION to Dismiss by JAMES W. MOELLER. (znmw) (Entered: 12/28/2021)
2021-12-29MINUTE ORDER: Granting Plaintiff's 17 Motion to Dismiss. This action is hereby dismissed with prejudice. Each party to bear its own costs. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/29/21. (DJS) (Entered: 12/29/2021)
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