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Case TitleGoodman v. Federal Bureau Of Investigation
DistrictSouthern District of New York
CityFoley Square
Case Number1:2021cv08588
Date Filed2021-10-19
Date Closed2022-09-16
JudgeJudge Vernon S. Broderick
PlaintiffRyan Goodman as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Just Security
Case DescriptionRyan Goodman, editor of Just Security, submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for records concerning communications between the FBI and social media companies before Jan. 6, 2021. Goodman's request also included a list of search terms. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but told Goodman that it was too broad to search. Goodman filed an administrative appeal. The agency upheld its denial. Goodman then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Expedited processing, Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantFederal Bureau Of Investigation
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Complaint
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Complaint attachment 4
Opinion/Order [8]
Opinion/Order [15]
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2021-10-191COMPLAINT against Federal Bureau Of Investigation. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-25217590)Document filed by Ryan Goodman, as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Just Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D).(Linhorst, Michael) (Entered: 10/19/2021)
2021-10-192CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Linhorst, Michael) (Entered: 10/19/2021)
2021-10-193REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Federal Bureau of Investigation, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Ryan Goodman, as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Just Security..(Linhorst, Michael) (Entered: 10/19/2021)
2021-10-20***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Michael Linhorst. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Ryan Goodman, as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Just Security. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was modified to add party text separately. (jgo) (Entered: 10/20/2021)
2021-10-20CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Vernon S. Broderick. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions . .(jgo) (Entered: 10/20/2021)
2021-10-20Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf . (jgo) (Entered: 10/20/2021)
2021-10-20Case Designated ECF. (jgo) (Entered: 10/20/2021)
2021-10-204ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Federal Bureau Of Investigation..(jgo) (Entered: 10/20/2021)
2021-10-215AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (FOIA CASE). Federal Bureau Of Investigation served on 10/20/2021, answer due 11/19/2021. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Ryan Goodman..(Linhorst, Michael) (Entered: 10/21/2021)
2021-11-196NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Natasha Waglow Teleanu on behalf of Federal Bureau Of Investigation..(Teleanu, Natasha) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
2021-11-197ANSWER to 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Federal Bureau Of Investigation..(Teleanu, Natasha) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
2021-11-228ORDER AND NOTICE OF INITIAL CONFERENCE: This case has been assigned to me for all purposes. It is hereby: ORDERED that, in light of the public health crisis, the Court will not be holding an initial pretrial conference. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, by December 3, 2021, the parties submit a joint letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, providing the following information in separate paragraphs: as further set forth herein. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 11/22/2021) (kv) (Entered: 11/22/2021)
2021-12-039JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Michael Linhorst and Natasha W. Teleanu dated December 3, 2021 re: submission in lieu of initial conference. Document filed by Federal Bureau Of Investigation..(Teleanu, Natasha) (Entered: 12/03/2021)
2021-12-0610MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 9 Letter filed by Federal Bureau Of Investigation. ENDORSEMENT: There appears to be a typographical error in the letter, so the joint status update is due on or before February 3, 2022. APPLICATION GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 12/6/2021) (vfr) (Entered: 12/06/2021)
2022-02-0311STATUS REPORT. Document filed by Federal Bureau Of Investigation..(Teleanu, Natasha) (Entered: 02/03/2022)
2022-02-0412MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 11 Status Report filed by Federal Bureau Of Investigation. ENDORSEMENT: APPLICATION GRANTED SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 2/4/2022) (jca) (Entered: 02/04/2022)
2022-02-1713STATUS REPORT. Document filed by Federal Bureau Of Investigation..(Teleanu, Natasha) (Entered: 02/17/2022)
2022-02-1814MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 13 Status Report filed by Federal Bureau Of Investigation ENDORSEMENT: Having considered the parties' arguments, the FBI is ordered to complete its production of the 39 pages in question by March 31, 2022. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 2/18/2022) (ks) (Entered: 02/18/2022)
2022-06-1315ORDER. By June 20, 2022, the parties shall file a joint status report indicating the status of Defendants production of documents and whether any further judicial intervention is needed. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 6/13/22) (yv) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
2022-06-1616STATUS REPORT. Document filed by Federal Bureau Of Investigation..(Teleanu, Natasha) (Entered: 06/16/2022)
2022-06-1717MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re: 16 Status Report filed by Federal Bureau Of Investigation. ENDORSEMENT: Application Granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 6/17/2022) (ama) (Entered: 06/17/2022)
2022-07-1918STATUS REPORT. Document filed by Federal Bureau Of Investigation..(Teleanu, Natasha) (Entered: 07/19/2022)
2022-07-2019MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 18 Status Report filed by Federal Bureau Of Investigation. ENDORSEMENT: APPLICATION GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 7/20/2022) (kv) (Entered: 07/20/2022)
2022-08-1720NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Stephen Stich on behalf of Ryan Goodman..(Stich, Stephen) (Entered: 08/17/2022)
2022-09-1521PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Federal Bureau Of Investigation..(Teleanu, Natasha) (Entered: 09/15/2022)
2022-09-1622STIPULATION AND ORDER OF SETTLEMENT AND DISMISSAL: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the parties, as follows: The records produced by FBI fully resolve any and all claims Plaintiff now has or may hereafter acquire against FBI or the United States of America (United States), or any department, agency, officer, or employee of the United States and/or FBI, for the release of therecords arising from Plaintiff's FOIA request at issue in this action. After the Court has approved and docketed this Stipulation and Order, within a reasonable period of time, FBI shall pay to Plaintiff via electronic funds transfer the sum of SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($7,500.00) in attorneys' fees and litigation costs, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(E), which sum Plaintiff agrees to accept in complete satisfaction of any and all claims by Plaintiff for attorneys' fees, expenses, costs, interest, and any other sums related to this litigation. Counsel for Plaintiff will provide the necessary information for FBI to effectuate the electronic funds transfer. This action is hereby dismissed with prejudice, and without costs or fees other than as provided in paragraph 2 of this Stipulation and Order, provided that the Court shall retain jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing this Stipulation and Order. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 9/16/2022) (rro) (Entered: 09/16/2022)
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