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Case TitlePATEL v. U.S. MARSHAL SERVICE et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2020cv00133
Date Filed2020-01-13
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Ana C. Reyes
PlaintiffANJAY PATEL
DefendantU.S. MARSHAL SERVICE
DefendantU.S. MARSHAL SERVICE
TERMINATED: 03/01/2021
DefendantDOJ
DefendantOIG-DOJ
DefendantOIG-DOJ
TERMINATED: 03/01/2021
DefendantOPR
DefendantOPR
TERMINATED: 03/01/2021
DefendantEOSUA
DefendantFBI
DefendantATF
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2020-01-131COMPLAINT against ATF, DOJ, EOSUA, FBI, OIG-DOJ, OPR, U.S. MARSHAL SERVICE ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 4616102127) filed by ANJAY PATEL. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(jf) (Entered: 01/21/2020)
2020-01-13SUMMONS Not Issued as to All Defendants (jf) (Entered: 01/21/2020)
2020-09-032Summons (7) Issued as to ATF, DOJ, EOSUA, FBI, OIG-DOJ, OPR, U.S. MARSHAL SERVICE. (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(eg) (Entered: 09/03/2020)
2020-10-13ENTERED IN ERROR.....SUMMONS (7) REISSUED as to ATF, DOJ, EOSUA, FBI, OIG-DOJ, OPR, U.S. MARSHAL SERVICE (eg) Modified on 11/13/2020 (eg). (Entered: 10/13/2020)
2020-11-13NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re Summons Reissued was entered in error. Plaintiff called they never received and/or needed summons reissued. (eg) (Entered: 11/13/2020)
2020-12-023ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE why this matter should not be dismissed for failure to serve if Plaintiff does not serve Defendants on or before March 1, 2021. Please see attached Order for additional details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/2/2020. (lcapm2) (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2020-12-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Time to effectuate service upon party set to 3/1/2021. Response to Show Cause due by 3/1/2021. (zjd) Modified deadlines on 12/3/2020 (zjd). (Entered: 12/03/2020)
2021-02-254NOTICE of Appearance by David Ludwig on behalf of ANJAY PATEL (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 02/25/2021)
2021-02-255REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE as to U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Attorney, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Executive Office for United States Attorneys, and Federal Bureau of Investigation filed by ANJAY PATEL.(Ludwig, David) (Entered: 02/25/2021)
2021-03-016SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to ATF, FBI, OIG-DOJ, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (eg) (Entered: 03/01/2021)
2021-03-017RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by ANJAY PATEL re 3 Order, filed by ANJAY PATEL. (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 03/01/2021)
2021-03-018AMENDED COMPLAINT against ATF, EOSUA, FBI filed by ANJAY PATEL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S)(Ludwig, David) (Entered: 03/01/2021)
2021-03-019NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal re U.S. Marshal Service, Office of Inspector General for the Department of Justice, and Office of Professional Responsibility (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 03/01/2021)
2021-03-01MINUTE ORDER vacating the Order to Show Cause entered on December 2, 2020, ECF No. 3 . The time for Plaintiff to complete service is hereby extended to March 15, 2021. Plaintiff shall file proof of service by that date or risk dismissal of this action. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 3/1/2021. (lcapm2) (Entered: 03/01/2021)
2021-03-0910RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 3/5/2021. (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 03/09/2021)
2021-03-0911RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/5/2021. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/4/2021. (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 03/09/2021)
2021-03-1212RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. EOSUA served on 3/8/2021 (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 03/12/2021)
2021-03-1513RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. FBI served on 3/5/2021 (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 03/15/2021)
2021-03-1514RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ATF served on 3/5/2021 (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 03/15/2021)
2021-04-0515ANSWER to 8 Amended Complaint, by ATF, EOSUA, FBI.(Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 04/05/2021)
2021-04-0616ORDER. Both a Complaint and an Answer are now before the court in this FOIA case. It is hereby ordered that the parties shall meet and confer and file a Joint Status Report on or before April 19, 2021. The Joint Status Report shall include (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion for stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force, 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); and (5) whether the parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. See the attached Order for additional details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 4/6/2021. (lcapm2) (Entered: 04/06/2021)
2021-04-1917Joint STATUS REPORT by ATF, EOSUA, FBI. (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 04/19/2021)
2021-04-20MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by June 3, 2021, updating the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 4/20/2021. (lcapm2) (Entered: 04/20/2021)
2021-06-0318Joint STATUS REPORT by ATF, EOSUA, FBI. (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 06/03/2021)
2021-06-03MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by July 8, 2021, updating the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 6/3/2021. (lcapm2) (Entered: 06/03/2021)
2021-07-0819Joint STATUS REPORT by ATF, EOSUA, FBI. (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
2021-07-08MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by August 9, 2021, updating the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 7/8/2021. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
2021-08-0920Joint STATUS REPORT by ATF, EOSUA, FBI. (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 08/09/2021)
2021-08-09MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by September 8, 2021, updating the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 08/09/2021. (lcapm2) (Entered: 08/09/2021)
2021-09-0821Joint STATUS REPORT by ATF, EOSUA, FBI. (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 09/08/2021)
2021-09-09MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by October 13, 2021, updating the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 09/09/2021. (lcapm2) (Entered: 09/09/2021)
2021-10-01Case directly reassigned to Judge Florence Y. Pan. Judge Amit P. Mehta is no longer assigned to the case. (rj) (Entered: 10/01/2021)
2021-10-1322Joint STATUS REPORT by ATF, EOSUA, FBI. (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 10/13/2021)
2021-10-15MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 22 Joint Status Report, the parties are directed to file another joint status report on or before November 12, 2021. Signed by Judge Florence Y. Pan on 10/15/2021. (lcsw) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-10-15Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 11/12/2021. (zcdw) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
2021-11-1223Joint STATUS REPORT by ATF, EOSUA, FBI. (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 11/12/2021)
2021-11-17MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 23 Joint Status Report, the parties are directed to file another joint status report on or before December 13, 2021. Signed by Judge Florence Y. Pan on 11/17/21. (lcrl) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
2021-11-17Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/13/2021. (zacr) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
2021-12-1324Joint STATUS REPORT by ATF, EOSUA, FBI. (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
2021-12-14MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 24 Joint Status Report, the parties are directed to file another joint status report on or before January 12, 2022. Signed by Judge Florence Y. Pan on 12/14/21. (lcrl) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
2021-12-14Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/12/2022. (zacr) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
2022-01-1225Joint STATUS REPORT by ATF, EOSUA, FBI. (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 01/12/2022)
2022-01-12MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 25 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file another status report on or before March 14, 2022. Signed by Judge Florence Y. Pan on 1/12/2022. (lcrl) (Entered: 01/12/2022)
2022-01-12Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/14/2022. (zacr) (Entered: 01/12/2022)
2022-03-1426Joint STATUS REPORT by ATF, EOSUA, FBI. (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 03/14/2022)
2022-03-15MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 26 Joint Status Report, the parties are directed to file another joint status report on or before May 16, 2022. Signed by Judge Florence Y. Pan on 3/15/2022. (lcrl) (Entered: 03/15/2022)
2022-03-15Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/16/2022. (zacr) (Entered: 03/16/2022)
2022-05-1627NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen DeGenaro on behalf of All Defendants (DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 05/16/2022)
2022-05-1628Joint STATUS REPORT by ATF, DOJ, EOSUA, FBI. (DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 05/16/2022)
2022-05-2029MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by ANJAY PATEL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Withdraw as Counsel)(Ludwig, David) (Entered: 05/20/2022)
2022-05-24MINUTE ORDER denying 29 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney without prejudice for failure to comply with Local Rule 83.6(c). The certificate of service accompanying the motion fails to indicate Plaintiff's last known address, as it only lists an email address. The motion also fails to indicate that Plaintiff was advised to obtain other counsel, or, if Plaintiff intends to proceed pro se , or object to the withdrawal, to notify the Clerk in writing within seven days of service of the motion. Signed by Judge Florence Y. Pan on 5/24/2022. (lcrl) (Entered: 05/24/2022)
2022-05-2430Amended MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by ANJAY PATEL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Withdraw as Counsel)(Ludwig, David) (Entered: 05/24/2022)
2022-05-25MINUTE ORDER granting 30 Amended Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Counsel has complied with Local Rule 83.6(c). Signed by Judge Florence Y. Pan on 5/25/2022. (lcrl) (Entered: 05/25/2022)
2022-07-08MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 28 Joint Status Report, the parties are directed to file another joint status report on or before July 18, 2022. Signed by Judge Florence Y. Pan on 7/8/22. (lckw) (Entered: 07/08/2022)
2022-07-08Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/18/2022. (smc) (Entered: 07/08/2022)
2022-07-0831NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ATF, DOJ, EOSUA, FBI. Attorney Stephen DeGenaro terminated. (DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 07/08/2022)
2022-07-1832Joint STATUS REPORT by ATF, EOSUA, FBI. (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 07/18/2022)
2022-07-18MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 32 Joint Status Report, the parties are directed to file another joint status report on or before October 17, 2022, and every ninety days thereafter. Signed by Judge Florence Y. Pan on 7/18/22. (lckw) (Entered: 07/18/2022)
2022-07-18Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/17/2022. (smc) (Entered: 07/19/2022)
2022-09-1933NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Kenneth A. Adebonojo on behalf of ATF, DOJ, EOSUA, FBI, OIG-DOJ, OPR, U.S. MARSHAL SERVICE Substituting for attorney Michael A. Tilghman II (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/19/2022)
2022-09-23Judge Florence Y. Pan has been elevated to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. She is therefore no longer assigned to this case, and this matter has been reassigned to the Calendar Committee, which will oversee it until it is assigned to another district judge. Any questions should be directed to Judge Pan's former deputy clerk, Samantha Calloway, at 202-354-3163 or samantha_calloway@dcd.uscourts.gov. (ztnr) (Entered: 09/23/2022)
2022-10-1734MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Joint Status Report by ATF, DOJ, EOSUA, FBI. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/17/2022)
2022-10-20MINUTE ORDER (paperless) GRANTING defendants' 34 Motion for Extension of Time to File a Joint Status Report and DIRECTING the parties to submit a joint status report by November 17, 2022. Signed by Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell on October 20, 2022. (lcbah4) (Entered: 10/20/2022)
2022-10-20Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/17/2022. (smc) (Entered: 10/21/2022)
2022-11-1735STATUS REPORT by Defendants by ATF, DOJ, EOSUA, FBI. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/17/2022)
2022-11-18MINUTE ORDER (paperless) DIRECTING, upon consideration of the defendants' 35 Status Report, plaintiff to file his status report by November 23, 2022, apprising the Court of what issues, if any, remain for Court resolution. Signed by Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell on November 18, 2022. (lcbah4) (Entered: 11/18/2022)
2022-11-18Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 11/23/2022. (zsmc) (Entered: 11/21/2022)
2023-02-24Case directly reassigned to District Judge Ana C. Reyes. Circuit Judge Florence Y Pan is no longer assigned to the case. (ztnr) (Entered: 02/24/2023)
2023-03-02MINUTE ORDER. Plaintiff and Defendants are directed to file separate status reports on or before March 9, 2023. In Plaintiff's status report, Plaintiff is directed to state what issues, if any, remain for summary judgment briefing. The report should be specific enough to enable the parties to confer meaningfully and narrow issues for briefing as appropriate. If Plaintiff opts for briefing, the parties should confer on a reasonable briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 3/2/2023. (lcjo) (Entered: 03/02/2023)
2023-03-03Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Status Reports due by 3/9/2023. (zcdw) (Entered: 03/03/2023)
2023-03-0936STATUS REPORT by ATF, DOJ, EOSUA, FBI. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/09/2023)
2023-03-23MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Defendants' 36 Status Report, and Plaintiff's failure to respond to the Court's Orders on November 18, 2022, and March 2, 2023, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff shall show cause as to why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) and Local Civil Rule 83.23. If the Clerk of Court does not have an address of record for Plaintiff, the Clerk is directed to attempt to contact Plaintiff at the email address referenced in Defendants' 36 Status Report. Plaintiff is expressly warned that a failure to respond to this Order may result in the dismissal of this action for failure to prosecute. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 3/23/2023. (lcjo) (Entered: 03/23/2023)
2023-10-1737ORDER dismissing case without prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) and Local Civil Rule 83.23. See document for details. The Clerk is directed to close this case and mail a copy of the Court's order to Plaintiff at the address of record and email a copy to anjaypatel@rocketmail.com. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 10/17/2023. (lcacr1) (Entered: 10/17/2023)
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