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Case TitleAGOSTINI et al v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
DistrictEastern District of Pennsylvania
CityPhiladelphia
Case Number2:2013cv05099
Date Filed2013-08-29
Date Closed2013-11-22
JudgeHONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY
PlaintiffJOSEPH L. AGOSTINI INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JORDYN AGOSTINI, DECEASED
PlaintiffSUELLEN AGOSTINI INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JORDYN AGOSTINI, DECEASED
PlaintiffDOUGLAS J. HENEGAR INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NATURAL FATHER OF KYLE HENEGAR, DECEASED
PlaintiffSHARON K. HENEGAR INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF KYLE HENEGAR, DECEASED
PlaintiffDOUGLAS J. HENEGAR INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NATURAL FATHER OF KRISTOPHER HENEGAR, DECEASED
PlaintiffSHARON K. HENEGAR INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF KRISTOPHER HENEGAR, DECEASED
Case DescriptionJoseph and Suellen Agostini and others submitted a request through their attorneys to the National Transportation Safety Board for a copy of a video provided to the agency by Galaxy Aviation pertaining to a crash of a private plane that killed their children. The NTSB investigated the crash. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, the Agostinis filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
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2013-08-291COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 087547.), filed by DOUGLAS J. HENEGAR(NDIVIDUALLY AND AS NATURAL FATHER OF KYLE HENEGAR, DECEASED), JOSEPH L. AGOSTINI, SUELLEN AGOSTINI, SHARON K. HENEGAR(INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF KYLE HENEGAR, DECEASED), SHARON K. HENEGAR(NDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF KRISTOPHER HENEGAR, DECEASED), DOUGLAS J. HENEGAR(INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NATURAL FATHER OF KYLE HENEGAR, DECEASED). (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Case Management Track Form, # 3 Designation Form)(ks, ) (Entered: 08/30/2013)
2013-08-293 Summonses Issued as to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD. 2 Forwarded To: Counsel on 8/30/13 1 Given to AUSA (ks, ) Modified on 8/30/2013 (ks, ). (Entered: 08/30/2013)
2013-09-032Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint on behalf of the United States Attorney (only). (sg, ) (Entered: 09/04/2013)
2013-09-263ORDER - PLAINTIFFS ARE ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 9, 2013 WHY THIS CASE SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED AS MOOT FOR THE REASONS STATED IN THE ATTACHED LETTER. IT IS ALSO ORDERED that THE COURT CONSIDERS THE ATTACHED LETTER TO BE A RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY ON 9/25/2013. 9/26/2013 ENTERED AND COPIES VIA ECF.(mo, ) (mo, ). (Entered: 09/26/2013)
2013-10-014STIPULATION AND ORDER -PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 7.4(b)(2), THE PARTIES BY AND THROUGH COUNSEL, AGREE AND STIPULATE that DEFENDANT, THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD, SHALL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL THIRTY (30) DAYS TO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT, THAT IS, UNTIL NOVEMBER 4, 2013. NO SUCH PRIOR EXTENSION HAS BEEN REQUESTED. APPROVED BY THE COURT:. SIGNED BY HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY ON 9/30/2013. 10/1/2013 ENTERED AND COPIES VIA ECF.(mo, ) (Entered: 10/01/2013)
2013-10-095RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by JOSEPH L. AGOSTINI, SUELLEN AGOSTINI, DOUGLAS J. HENEGAR(INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NATURAL FATHER OF KRISTOPHER HENEGAR, DECEASED), DOUGLAS J. HENEGAR(INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NATURAL FATHER OF KYLE HENEGAR, DECEASED), SHARON K. HENEGAR(INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF KYLE HENEGAR, DECEASED), SHARON K. HENEGAR(INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF KRISTOPHER HENEGAR, DECEASED). (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Exhibit)(MISKA, MICHAEL) (Entered: 10/09/2013)
2013-10-22Set/Reset Deadlines as to RESPONSES DUE BY 11/4/2013. (mo, ) (Entered: 10/23/2013)
2013-10-236NOTICE of Hearing:A RULE 16 CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON 11/26/2013 AT 11:00 AM IN JUDGE CHAMBERS, ROOM 7613 ON THE 7TH FLOOR, BEFORE HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY.10/23/2013 ENTERED AND COPIES SENT VIA ECF.(mo, ) (Entered: 10/23/2013)
2013-10-237ORDER that DEFENDANT'S REQUEST TO SUBMIT THE ATTACHED LETTER IN PLACE OF A MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT IS DENIED. DEFENDANT MUST FILE A FORMAL RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 4, 2013.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE ANITA B. BRODY ON 10/22/2013. 10/23/2013 ENTERED AND COPIES VIA ECF.(mo, ) (Entered: 10/23/2013)
2013-11-048MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD.Memorandum, Exhibit A, Certificate of Service.(SMITH, STACEY) (Entered: 11/04/2013)
2013-11-059MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint (Corrected) filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD.Memorandum, Exhibit A, Certificate of Service.(SMITH, STACEY) (Entered: 11/05/2013)
2013-11-2210STIPULATION of Dismissal by JOSEPH L. AGOSTINI. (MISKA, MICHAEL) (Entered: 11/22/2013)
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