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Case TitleNatural Resources Defense Council, Inc. v. United States Food and Drug Administration
DistrictSouthern District of New York
CityFoley Square
Case Number1:2013cv08635
Date Filed2013-12-04
Date Closed2014-01-16
JudgeJudge Alvin K. Hellerstein
PlaintiffNatural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
Case DescriptionNRDC requested FDA disclose 34 pages of the Review and Evaluation of Pharmacology and Toxicology Data for Colgate Total toothpaste, which contains triclosan, since the data had been redacted from the publicly available new drug application appearing on the agency's website. NRDC also requested a public interest fee waiver. FDA made a preliminary determination, disclosing a redacted version of the pages. The agency withheld information about the titles of studies under Exemption 4 (confidential business information). NRDC objected to the agency's preliminary determination, but the agency had taken no further action before NRDC filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Food and Drug Administration
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2013-12-041COMPLAINT against United States Food and Drug Administration. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 465401082747)Document filed by Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc..(msa) (Entered: 12/06/2013)
2013-12-04SUMMONS ISSUED as to United States Food and Drug Administration. (msa) (Entered: 12/06/2013)
2013-12-04Case Designated ECF. (msa) (Entered: 12/06/2013)
2013-12-04Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck is so designated. (msa) (Entered: 12/06/2013)
2013-12-132MOTION for Rachel Eileen Heron to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-9171825. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Certificate of Good Standing from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice)(Heron, Rachel) (Entered: 12/13/2013)
2013-12-13>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 2 MOTION for Rachel Eileen Heron to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-9171825. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. . The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb) (Entered: 12/13/2013)
2013-12-183LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein from Amy A. Barcelo dated December 18, 2013. Document filed by United States Food and Drug Administration.(Barcelo, Amy) (Entered: 12/18/2013)
2013-12-194ORDER granting 3 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer United States. So ordered. Food and Drug Administration answer due 1/27/2014. (Signed by Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein on 12/18/2013) (mro) (Entered: 12/19/2013)
2014-01-165STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between plaintiff and FDA: Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) this action is hereby dismissed with prejudice. (Signed by Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein on 1/16/2014) (mro) (Entered: 01/16/2014)
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