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Case TitleLinn County v. United States Forest Service et al
DistrictDistrict of Oregon
CityEugene
Case Number6:2020cv01889
Date Filed2020-11-02
Date Closed2022-05-24
JudgeJudge Michael J. McShane
PlaintiffLinn County a political subdivision of the State of Oregon
Case DescriptionLinn County submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Forest Service for records concerning the Beachie Creek Fire. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Linn County filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Forest Service an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture
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2020-11-021Complaint. Declaratory and Injunctive Relief for Violation of the Federal Freedom of Information Act Filing fee in the amount of $400 collected. Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-7443437 Jury Trial Requested: No. Filed by Linn County against All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exs. A & B, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet). (DiLorenzo, John) (Entered: 11/02/2020)
2020-11-022Notice of Case Assignment to Judge Michael J. McShane and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5 . Discovery is to be completed by 3/2/2021. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 4/1/2021. Pretrial Order is due by 4/1/2021. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (jw) (Entered: 11/02/2020)
2020-11-053Proposed Summons United States Forest Service Filed by Linn County. (DiLorenzo, John) (Entered: 11/05/2020)
2020-11-054Proposed Summons United States Department of Agriculture Filed by Linn County. (DiLorenzo, John) (Entered: 11/05/2020)
2020-11-055Proposed Summons United States Forest Service - Pacific NW Region Filed by Linn County. (DiLorenzo, John) (Entered: 11/05/2020)
2020-11-056Summons Issued Electronically as to United States Forest Service. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (jw) (Entered: 11/05/2020)
2020-11-237Proposed Summons Ellen F. Rosenblum, Attorney General Department of Justice Filed by Linn County. (DiLorenzo, John) (Entered: 11/23/2020)
2020-11-238Proposed Summons William P. Barr, Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice Filed by Linn County. (DiLorenzo, John) (Entered: 11/23/2020)
2020-11-239Application for Leave to Proceed IFP , Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Ronald G. London. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-7533921. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (DiLorenzo, John) (Entered: 11/23/2020)
2020-11-23NOTICE OF REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT. Ronald G. London is required to submit a request to e-file in the District of Oregon via PACER before this motion may be ruled upon or filing privileges granted. For instructions visit ord.uscourts.gov/prohac . (Related document(s): Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 9 .) (ck) (Entered: 11/23/2020)
2020-11-2510Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-7545647. Filed by Linn County. (London, Ronald) (Entered: 11/25/2020)
2020-11-2511Affidavit of Service of Proposed Summons 3 upon United States Forest Service served on 11/10/2020 Filed by Linn County. (DiLorenzo, John) (Entered: 11/25/2020)
2020-11-25Clerk's Review of Application for Leave to Proceed IFP Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Ronald G. London. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-7533921 9 , Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-7545647 10 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (ck) (Entered: 11/25/2020)
2020-12-0212ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 10 as to Ronald London. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-7545647. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2020-12-1013Certificate of Service by Linn County of Complaint, 1 U.S. Attorney District of Oregon Filed by Linn County. (DiLorenzo, John) (Entered: 12/10/2020)
2020-12-2114Certificate of Service by Linn County of Complaint, 1 U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr Filed by Linn County. (London, Ronald) (Entered: 12/21/2020)
2020-12-2915ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 9 as to Ronald G. London. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 12/29/2020)
2021-01-0416Answer to 1 Complaint, . Filed by United States Forest Service. (Conti, Patrick) (Entered: 01/04/2021)
2021-03-1117Scheduling Order by Judge Michael J. McShane. The parties are to confer and provide the Court with a Joint Status Report by 3/25/2021. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 03/11/2021)
2021-03-2518Joint Status Report . Filed by United States Forest Service. (Conti, Patrick) (Entered: 03/25/2021)
2021-04-1219Scheduling Order by Judge Michael J. McShane: Based upon the Joint Status Report 18 of the parties, further Joint Status Report is due by 5/27/2021. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 04/12/2021)
2021-05-2620Joint Status Report . Filed by United States Forest Service. (Conti, Patrick) (Entered: 05/26/2021)
2021-05-2821Scheduling Order by Judge Michael J. McShane: The parties are to file a Joint Status Report by 7/30/2021. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 05/28/2021)
2021-07-2922Joint Status Report . Filed by United States Forest Service. (Conti, Patrick) (Entered: 07/29/2021)
2021-07-3023Scheduling Order by Judge Michael J. McShane: Based upon the Joint Status Report 22 of the parties, further Joint Status Report is due by 9/15/2021. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 07/30/2021)
2021-09-0124Notice of Attorney Withdrawal: Evan Christopher Filed by Linn County. (Christopher, Evan) (Entered: 09/01/2021)
2021-09-1525Joint Status Report . Filed by United States Forest Service. (Conti, Patrick) (Entered: 09/15/2021)
2021-09-1726Scheduling Order by Judge Michael J. McShane: Based upon the Joint Status Report 25 further Joint Status Report is due by 10/15/2021. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
2021-10-1527Joint Status Report . Filed by United States Forest Service. (Conti, Patrick) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-12-1528Joint Status Report . Filed by United States Forest Service. (Conti, Patrick) (Entered: 12/15/2021)
2021-12-1629Scheduling Order by Judge Michael J. McShane: Based upon the Joint Status Report 28 , further Joint Status Report is due by 2/15/2022. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 12/16/2021)
2022-02-1530Joint Status Report . Filed by United States Forest Service. (Conti, Patrick) (Entered: 02/15/2022)
2022-02-1631ORDER by Judge Michael J. McShane: Based upon the parties' Joint Status Report 30 , further Joint Status Report is due by 4/15/2022. (jk) (Entered: 02/16/2022)
2022-04-1532Joint Status Report . Filed by Linn County. (DiLorenzo, John) (Entered: 04/15/2022)
2022-05-0433Scheduling Order by Judge Michael J. McShane: Based upon the Joint Status Report 32 of the parties, further Joint Status Report is due by 5/31/2022. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 05/04/2022)
2022-05-1934Stipulation of Dismissal by All Plaintiffs. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (DiLorenzo, John) (Entered: 05/19/2022)
2022-05-2435JUDGMENT: Based on the record, this action is dismissed, without prejudice and without fees or costs. Signed on 5/24/2022 by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 05/24/2022)
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