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Case TitleArruda & Beaudoin, LLP, et al v. Michael J. Astrue, et. al.
DistrictDistrict of Massachusetts
CityBoston
Case Number1:2011cv10254
Date Filed2011-02-15
Date Closed2014-08-08
JudgeJudge George A. OToole, Jr
PlaintiffArruda & Beaudoin, LLP
doing business as Social Security Law Group
PlaintiffLisa Warth Individually and on Behalf of Similarly Situated Individuals
TERMINATED: 11/03/2011
PlaintiffChristina Brooks Individually and on Behalf of Similarly Situated Individuals
PlaintiffMatthew Friedman Individually and on Behalf of Similarly Situated Individuals
PlaintiffTracey Robinson
PlaintiffDavid Butterworth
PlaintiffMichael Shields
DefendantMichael J. Astrue Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
DefendantSocial Security Administration
DefendantMediator
Robert B. Collings
TERMINATED: 10/12/2012
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Complaint attachment 2
Opinion/Order [26]
Opinion/Order [35]
Opinion/Order [50]
FOIA Project Annotation: The court reviewed the magistrate judge's recommendations and concluded that Arruda & Beaudoin, a law firm representing clients before the Social Security Administration, could continue its cause of action under the Privacy Act.
Issues: FOIA not mentioned
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2011-02-151COMPLAINT against Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration Filing fee: $ 350, receipt number 0101-3271839 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Lisa Warth. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form)(Dickison, John) (Entered: 02/15/2011)
2011-02-152CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP. (Dickison, John) (Entered: 02/15/2011)
2011-02-153MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Lisa Warth.(Dickison, John) (Entered: 02/15/2011)
2011-02-154MEMORANDUM in Support re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Lisa Warth. (Dickison, John) (Entered: 02/15/2011)
2011-02-155MOTION for Leave to File Brief In Excess of 20 Pages (Docket No. 4) by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Lisa Warth.(Dickison, John) (Entered: 02/15/2011)
2011-02-156NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Williams on behalf of Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Lisa Warth (Williams, Michael) (Entered: 02/15/2011)
2011-02-16ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Duplicate Filing Fee and Credit for Refund re 1 Complaint,, for $350.00 paid on 02/15/2011, receipt number 0101-3271813. (Adam, Lucien) (Entered: 02/16/2011)
2011-02-16ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge George A. OToole, Jr assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. (Cummings, Mary) (Entered: 02/16/2011)
2011-02-167Summons Issued as to Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (Cummings, Mary) (Entered: 02/16/2011)
2011-02-168AFFIDAVIT of Victor Arruda in Support re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Lisa Warth. (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)(Williams, Michael) (Entered: 02/16/2011)
2011-03-029NOTICE of Appearance by Eve A Piemonte-Stacey on behalf of Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration (Piemonte-Stacey, Eve) (Entered: 03/02/2011)
2011-03-0210MOTION for Extension of Time to March 17, 2011 to File Response/Reply as to 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration.(Piemonte-Stacey, Eve) (Entered: 03/02/2011)
2011-03-08Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Responses due by 3/17/2011 (Danieli, Chris) (Entered: 03/08/2011)
2011-03-1011AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Christina Brooks, Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Lisa Warth, Matthew Friedman. Social Security Administration served on 2/18/2011, answer due 3/11/2011. Acknowledgement filed by Christina Brooks; Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP; Lisa Warth; Matthew Friedman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Dickison, John) (Entered: 03/10/2011)
2011-03-1012AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Christina Brooks, Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Lisa Warth, Matthew Friedman. All Defendants. Acknowledgement filed by Christina Brooks, Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Lisa Warth, Matthew Friedman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Dickison, John) (Entered: 03/10/2011)
2011-03-1013AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Christina Brooks, Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Lisa Warth, Matthew Friedman. All Defendants. Acknowledgement filed by Christina Brooks, Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Lisa Warth, Matthew Friedman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Dickison, John) (Entered: 03/10/2011)
2011-03-1714Opposition re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Martinez, # 2 Affidavit Harding)(Piemonte-Stacey, Eve) (Entered: 03/17/2011)
2011-03-1715Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to April 29, 2011 to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration.(Piemonte-Stacey, Eve) (Entered: 03/17/2011)
2011-03-18Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint, Michael J. Astrue answer due 4/29/2011; Social Security Administration answer due 4/29/2011. (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 03/18/2011)
2011-04-0516Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Lisa Warth. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Reply Brief)(Dickison, John) (Entered: 04/05/2011)
2011-04-07Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 16 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Danieli, Chris) (Entered: 04/07/2011)
2011-04-0717REPLY to Response to 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Lisa Warth. (Dickison, John) (Entered: 04/07/2011)
2011-04-2818MOTION for Extension of Time to June 10, 2011 to File Answer by Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration.(Piemonte-Stacey, Eve) (Entered: 04/28/2011)
2011-04-2919Opposition re 18 MOTION for Extension of Time to June 10, 2011 to File Answer filed by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Lisa Warth. (Dickison, John) (Entered: 04/29/2011)
2011-05-10Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 18 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Michael J. Astrue answer due 6/10/2011. THERE SHALL BE NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO RESPOND TO THE PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT. (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 05/10/2011)
2011-06-1020MOTION to Dismiss by Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration.(Piemonte-Stacey, Eve) (Entered: 06/10/2011)
2011-06-1021MEMORANDUM in Support re 20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Martinez, # 2 Affidavit Harding, # 3 Affidavit Finch, # 4 Affidavit Ledford)(Piemonte-Stacey, Eve) (Entered: 06/10/2011)
2011-06-2422Opposition re 20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Lisa Warth. (Dickison, John) (Entered: 06/24/2011)
2011-07-1523MOTION to Expedite Hearing and Ruling on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Lisa Warth.(Dickison, John) (Entered: 07/15/2011)
2011-07-1824NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan A. Ciporkin on behalf of Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Lisa Warth (Ciporkin, Ryan) (Entered: 07/18/2011)
2011-07-2925Opposition re 23 MOTION to Expedite Hearing and Ruling on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration. (Piemonte-Stacey, Eve) (Entered: 07/29/2011)
2011-09-3026Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ORDER entered denying without prejudice 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; denying 23 Motion to Expedite (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 09/30/2011)
2011-09-30Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting Nunc Pro Tunc 5 Motion for Leave to File Document. (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 09/30/2011)
2011-09-30Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. REFERRING MOTION 20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Social Security Administration, Michael J. Astrue to Magistrate Judge Boal for a Report and Recommendation. The Court requests the magistrate judge to give the matter priority consideration.(Danieli, Chris) Motions referred to Jennifer C. Boal. (Entered: 09/30/2011)
2011-10-26ELECTRONIC NOTICE Setting Hearing on Motion 20 MOTION to Dismiss : Motion Hearing set for 11/30/2011 11:30 AM in Courtroom 14 before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. (LaRoche, Donald) (Entered: 10/26/2011)
2011-11-0227AMENDED COMPLAINT against Michael J. Astrue, Social Security Administration, filed by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, Matthew Friedman, Tracey Robinson, David Butterworth, Michael Shields. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Supplement E)(Dickison, John) (Entered: 11/02/2011)
2011-11-0728Letter/request (non-motion) from J. Mark Dickison counsel for Plaintiffs . (Dickison, John) (Entered: 11/07/2011)
2011-11-09ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing. Status Conference set for 11/16/2011 11:15 AM in Courtroom 14 before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. The purpose of the conference is to discuss the letter filed on November 7, 2011 28 and the status of the Motion to Dismiss 20 in light of the filing of an Amended Complaint 27 .(LaRoche, Donald) (Entered: 11/09/2011)
2011-11-16ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal: Status Conference held on 11/16/2011, The court heard from the parties and set deadlines. ( Motion Hearing set for 1/18/2012 11:30 AM in Courtroom 14 before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal.). (Court Reporter: Digital Recording - For transcripts or CDs contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.)(Attorneys present: Dickison - plaintiff; Piemonte-Stacey - defendants) (LaRoche, Donald) (Entered: 11/17/2011)
2011-11-1829Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal: ORDER entered. SCHEDULING ORDER: Motion for recusal due by 11/23/2011. Defendants must file their response by 12/7/2011. Motion to dismiss due by 12/14/2011. Plaintiffs shall file their reply by 1/4/2012. MOTION to Dismiss Hearing set for 1/18/2012 11:30 AM in Courtroom 14 before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. SEE ATTACHED ORDER. (LaRoche, Donald) (Entered: 11/18/2011)
2011-11-2330Letter/request (non-motion) from J. Mark Dickison counsel for Plaintiffs . (Dickison, John) (Entered: 11/23/2011)
2011-12-1431Supplemental MEMORANDUM in Support re 20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Michael J. Astrue. (Piemonte-Stacey, Eve) (Entered: 12/14/2011)
2012-01-0432Supplemental MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, David Butterworth, Matthew Friedman, Tracey Robinson, Michael Shields. (Dickison, John) (Entered: 01/04/2012)
2012-01-18ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal: Motion Hearing held on 1/18/2012 re 20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Social Security Administration, Michael J. Astrue. Judge takes matter under advisement; (Court Reporter: Digital Recording - For transcripts or CDs contact Deborah Scalfani by email at deborah_scalfani@mad.uscourts.gov.)(Attorneys present: Dickison & Piemonte-Stacey) (Urso, Lisa) (Entered: 01/18/2012)
2012-02-0733Assented-to Letter/request (non-motion) from Defendant Requesting Referral to Mediation . (Piemonte-Stacey, Eve) (Entered: 02/07/2012)
2012-02-2734REFERRING CASE to Alternative Dispute Resolution.(Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 02/27/2012)
2012-02-28ELECTRONIC NOTICE of assignment to ADR Provider. Magistrate Judge Robert B. Collings appointed. The Court will contact counsel with regard to scheduling. (Franklin, Yvonne) (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-03-13Magistrate Judge Robert B. Collings: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. This case has been assigned to me for mediation. Counsel are directed to file a joint report on or before the close of business on March 20, 2012, stating their preference as to when they would like the Court to schedule the mediation session. Specifically, do they wish it be held (1) after Judge Boal issues her report and recommendation, or (2) after Judge O'Toole acts her report and recommendation, or (3) at any time unrelated to when those judges make their decisions? (Entered: 03/13/2012)
2012-03-1535Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal: ORDER entered. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Social Security Administration, Michael J. Astrue Recommendation: Court recommends granting in part and denying in part Defendants' motion to dismiss. Specifically, this Court recommends that the District Court: (1) dismiss SSLG, Brooks, and Friedmans Privacy Act claims; (2) dismiss Plaintiffs Privacy Act claims against Commissioner Astrue; and (3) dismiss the Plaintiffs Administrative Procedures Act, Equal Protection, Due Process, and Mandamus claims. Objections to R&R due by 3/29/2012(LaRoche, Donald) (Entered: 03/15/2012)
2012-03-2036JOINT STATEMENT of counsel . (Dickison, John) (Entered: 03/20/2012)
2012-03-2237Magistrate Judge Robert B. Collings: NOTICE OF AND ORDER REGARDING MEDIATION set for 4/26/2012 at 11:15 AM in Courtroom 23 before Magistrate Judge Robert B. Collings. (Please see attached Order for details).(Dolan, Kathleen) (Entered: 03/22/2012)
2012-03-2938OBJECTION to 35 Report and Recommendations filed by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, David Butterworth, Matthew Friedman, Tracey Robinson, Michael Shields. (Dickison, John) (Entered: 03/29/2012)
2012-04-26Magistrate Judge Robert B. Collings: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Counsel are to file a joint status report on or before the close of business on May 25, 2012 reporting on what, if any, further action needs to be taken by the mediator as outlined at today's ADR session. (Entered: 04/26/2012)
2012-05-2539JOINT STATEMENT of counsel regarding mediation status . (Dickison, John) (Entered: 05/25/2012)
2012-05-31Magistrate Judge Robert B. Collings: Re Joint Status Report Regarding Mediation (#39), allowed. A further report is due by the close of business on June 8, 2012. ORDER entered. (Dolan, Kathleen) (Entered: 05/31/2012)
2012-06-0740JOINT STATEMENT of counsel . (Dickison, John) (Entered: 06/07/2012)
2012-06-07Magistrate Judge Robert B. Collings: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 40 Joint statement of counsel. A further joint status report is to be filed on or before cob on June 22, 2012. (Entered: 06/07/2012)
2012-06-08Set Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 6/22/2012 (Danieli, Chris) (Entered: 06/08/2012)
2012-06-2241JOINT STATEMENT of counsel . (Dickison, John) (Entered: 06/22/2012)
2012-06-25ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing.Further Alternative Dispute Resolution Hearing set for 8/14/2012 at 11:15 AM in Courtroom 23 before Magistrate Judge Robert B. Collings. (Dolan, Kathleen) (Entered: 06/25/2012)
2012-09-1043ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Further Mediation Hearing set for 10/12/2012 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 23 before Magistrate Judge Robert B. Collings. (Dolan, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/10/2012)
2012-10-1245REPORT of Alternative Dispute Resolution Provider (Dolan, Kathleen) (Entered: 10/15/2012)
2012-11-0147NOTICE of Appearance by Anita Johnson on behalf of Michael J. Astrue (Johnson, Anita) (Entered: 11/01/2012)
2012-11-0148NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Eve A Piemonte-Stacey (Piemonte-Stacey, Eve) (Entered: 11/01/2012)
2012-12-1749FINAL REPORT of Alternative Dispute Resolution Provider. (Dolan, Kathleen) (Entered: 12/17/2012)
2013-03-2750Judge George A. OToole, Jr: OPINION AND ORDER entered adopting in part Report and Recommendations re 35 Report and Recommendations.; granting 20 Motion to Dismiss as to all claims except the Privacy Act claims by individual plaintiffs set forth in Count I of the 27 Amended Complaint (Danieli, Chris). (Entered: 03/27/2013)
2013-12-0351ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing. Status Conference set for 2/3/2014 02:00 PM in Courtroom 9 before Judge George A. OToole Jr.. Please mark your calendars accordingly. (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 12/03/2013)
2014-02-0352ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge George A. OToole, Jr: Status Conference held on 2/3/2014. Defendant to file its Motion to Dismiss the remaining claims as moot. ( Status Conference set for 7/14/2014 02:00 PM in Courtroom 9 before Judge George A. OToole Jr..). (Court Reporter: Carol Scott at 617-330-1377.)(Attorneys present: For Plaintiffs: John Mark Dickison; For Defendants: Anita Johnson) (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 02/03/2014)
2014-03-1354MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Michael J. Astrue.(Johnson, Anita) (Entered: 03/13/2014)
2014-03-1355MEMORANDUM in Support re 54 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Michael J. Astrue. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Johnson, Anita) (Entered: 03/13/2014)
2014-03-2856Opposition re 54 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, David Butterworth, Matthew Friedman, Tracey Robinson, Michael Shields. (Dickison, John) (Entered: 03/28/2014)
2014-04-1457REPLY to Response to 54 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Michael J. Astrue. (Johnson, Anita) (Entered: 04/14/2014)
2014-07-1458ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge George A. OToole, Jr: Status Conference held on 7/14/2014. Settlement agreement pending. ( Status Conference set for 8/14/2014 02:00 PM in Courtroom 9 before Judge George A. OToole Jr..). (Court Reporter: Marcia Patrisso at 617-737-8728.)(Attorneys present: For Plaintiff: John Mark Dickison; For Defendant: Anita Johnson) (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 07/14/2014)
2014-08-0759STIPULATION of Dismissal by Arruda & Beaudoin, LLP, Christina Brooks, David Butterworth, Matthew Friedman, Tracey Robinson, Michael Shields. (Dickison, John) (Entered: 08/07/2014)
2014-08-0860ELECTRONIC NOTICE Canceling Hearing. The status conference set for 8/14/14 is cancelled as the case has settled. (Lyness, Paul) (Entered: 08/08/2014)
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