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Case TitleBolze v. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
DistrictEastern District of Tennessee
CityKnoxville
Case Number3:2014cv00024
Date Filed2014-01-21
Date Closed2017-03-21
JudgeDistrict Judge Curtis L Collier
PlaintiffDennis R Bolze
Case DescriptionBolze submitted several requests to the CFTC. The agency responded that it had located four records that were being withheld. The CFTC upheld that decision on appeal. Bolze then filed suit.
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DefendantCommodity Futures Trading Commission
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2014-01-211COMPLAINT against Commodity Futures Trading Commission, filed by Dennis R Bolze. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Other cover letter, # 6 Other envelope)(KMK, ) (Entered: 01/22/2014)
2014-01-212MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Dennis R Bolze. (KMK) (Entered: 01/22/2014)
2014-01-273ORDER relating to case 3:09-cv-88.Signed by Magistrate Judge William B Carter on January 27, 2014. (CNC, ) This Order is being mailed to Dennis Roger Bolze (CNC, ). (Entered: 01/27/2014)
2014-01-27District Judge Curtis L Collier and Magistrate Judge William B Carter added. (CNC, ) (Entered: 01/27/2014)
2014-02-044ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge William B Carter on February 4, 2014. (CNC, ) A copy of this Order, summons forms, and USM-285 forms are being mailed to Dennis Bolze. (Entered: 02/04/2014)
2014-02-18Summons Issued as to Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Please note that the service packets have been forwarded on to the US Marshals for service.)(KAW) (Entered: 02/18/2014)
2014-03-185ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 137, the following civil action is hereby REASSIGNED to the Honorable Pamela L. Reeves, United States District Judge.Signed by Chief District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 3/18/14. (c/m)(ABF) (Entered: 03/18/2014)
2014-03-196SUMMONS {285} Returned Executed by Dennis R Bolze. Commodity Futures Trading Commission served on 3/19/2014. (unsigned) (ADA) (Entered: 03/20/2014)
2014-03-207ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 137, it is hereby ORDERED that the above referenced case is REASSIGNED to the Honorable Curtis L. Collier, United States District Judge, for all further proceedings. Signed by Chief District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 3/20/14. (c/m)(ABF) (Entered: 03/20/2014)
2014-03-318Letter from Dennis Bolze requesting a docket sheet and copy of executed summons (mailed to Mr. Bolze 4/1/14) (AYB) (Entered: 04/01/2014)
2015-04-279ORDER: The Clerk is DIRECTED to send Plaintiff three service packets (a blank summons and USM 285form). Plaintiff is ORDERED to complete the service packets and return them to the Clerk's Office within 20 days of the date of this Order. Plaintiff is forewarned that failure to return properly completed service packets within the time required may result in the dismissal of this action under Rule 4(m) and for failure to follow the Court's Order and failure to prosecute.Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 4/27/2015. (BJL, ) *Mailed Order along with service package as directed in the order herein. (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-05-14Summons Issued as to Commodity Futures Trading Commission., Summons Issued as to Commodity Futures Trading Commission, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. Service Packaged forwarded to USMS. (BJL, ) (Entered: 05/14/2015)
2015-06-1510SUMMONS Returned Executed. First Assistant U.S. Attorney, Office of the U.S. Attorney served on 6/5/2015. (JBR) Modified text on 6/15/2015 (JBR). (Entered: 06/15/2015)
2015-06-1711MOTION for Extension of Time to File by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Other Proposed Order)(Saffles, Kenny) (Entered: 06/17/2015)
2015-06-1812ORDER granting 11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to the Plaintiff's Complaint. Defendant shall file its response on or before August 20, 2015. Signed by Magistrate Judge William B Carter on 6/18/2015. (BJL, ) Modified on 6/18/2015 (BJL, ).*Mailed to Dennis R Bolze. (Entered: 06/18/2015)
2015-06-18Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Complaint due by 8/20/2015 . (BJL, ) (Entered: 06/18/2015)
2015-07-1513SUMMONS Returned Executed. Attorney General served on 6/9/2015. (JBR) (Entered: 07/16/2015)
2015-07-31Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger added. Magistrate Judge William B Carter no longer assigned to case. Pursuant to SO-15-05. (SAC, ) (Entered: 07/31/2015)
2015-08-0514AMENDED COMPLAINT against Commodity Futures Trading Commission., filed by Dennis R Bolze. (Attachments: # 1 Other Exhibits, # 2 Other Envelope)(BJL, ) (Entered: 08/06/2015)
2015-08-0515Letter Requesting Document from Dennis Roger Bolze (Attachments: # 1 Copy Request Notice in Response to Document Request, # 2 Other Envelope) (BJL, ) Modified on 8/6/2015 (BJL, ). (Entered: 08/06/2015)
2015-08-1816MOTION for Leave to File A REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S ANSWER by Dennis R Bolze. (BJL, ) (Entered: 08/19/2015)
2015-08-2017ANSWER to 14 Amended Complaint by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Letter from CFTC to Bolze dated November 16, 2011, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Letter from CFTC to Bolze dated February 10, 2012, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Letter from CFTC to Bolze dated February 28, 2012, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Letter from Bolze to CFTC dated July 18, 2012)(Saffles, Kenny) (Entered: 08/20/2015)
2015-08-2118Letter from Dennis Bolze requesting Subpoena form. (AML, ) Form mailed to Dennis Bolze. (Entered: 08/21/2015)
2015-09-0919***STRICKEN per 21 Order***Reply by Dennis R Bolze re 17 Answer to Amended Complaint, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit D and other exhibits, # 2 Envelope)(BJL, ) Modified on 9/16/2015 (BJL, ). (Entered: 09/10/2015)
2015-09-0920MOTION For Relief Under Local Rule 7.1 with a Subpoena form attached, by Dennis R Bolze. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(BJL, ) (Entered: 09/10/2015)
2015-09-1621ORDER denying 16 Motion for Leave to a reply; denying as moot 20 Motion for Relief Under Local Rule 7.1. The reply to Defendant's answer which Plaintiff has already filed, [Doc. 19 ], is hereby deemed STRICKEN.Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger on 9/16/2015. (BJL, ) *Mailed to Dennis Roger Bolze. (Entered: 09/16/2015)
2015-10-0522PLAINTIFF'S OBJECTION to 21 Magistrate Judge Order, filed by Dennis R Bolze. (Attachments: # 1 envelope)(DJH, ) (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-1423ORDER denying 22 OBJECTION to Magistrate Judge Order. Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 10/14/2015. (BJL, ) *Mailed to Dennis R. Bolze. (Entered: 10/14/2015)
2015-10-1924" Judicial NOTICE Concerning The Possible Resolution Of Pending Civil Litigation," by Dennis R Bolze. (BJL, ) (Entered: 10/21/2015)
2015-11-1225SUMMONS Returned Executed. Commodity Futures Trading Commission served on 11/4/2015. (JBR) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
2016-09-1326SCHEDULING ORDER: Bench Trial set for 3/27/2017 09:00 AM in Chattanooga before District Judge Curtis L Collier. Plaintiff's Pretrial Narrative is due by 2/10/2017. If Plaintiff fails to file a Pretrial Narrative Statement as required by paragraph 4 of the order, paragraph 5 shall be inoperative, and Defendant SHALL NOTIFY the Court in writing of Plaintiffs failure to comply. If at any time Plaintiff's address changes, Plaintiff must notify the Court within ten (10) days of his new mailing address. Failure to do so will result in the dismissal of Plaintiff's case. Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 9/13/2016. (BJL, ) *Mailed to Dennis Bolze. Modified on 10/25/2016 to correct Plaintiff's Pretrial Narrative Date (BJL, ). (Entered: 09/13/2016)
2016-09-1327Order Governing Depositions. Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 9/13/2016. (BJL, ) *Mailed to Dennis Bolze. (Entered: 09/13/2016)
2016-10-1828MOTION to Compel by Dennis R Bolze. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(BJL, ) (Entered: 10/18/2016)
2016-10-1829MOTION to Compel by Dennis R Bolze. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(BJL, ) (BJL, ). Modified on 10/18/2016 (BJL, ). (Entered: 10/18/2016)
2016-10-2030RESPONSE to Motion re 28 MOTION to Compel filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Saffles, Kenny) (Entered: 10/20/2016)
2016-10-2131MOTION for Summary Judgment by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Joan E. Fina, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Kenny L. Saffles)(Saffles, Kenny) (Entered: 10/21/2016)
2016-10-2132MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Saffles, Kenny) (Entered: 10/21/2016)
2016-10-3133MOTION to Strike 30 Response to Motion, with attachments by Dennis R Bolze. (BJL, ) (Entered: 11/02/2016)
2016-11-1634ORDER denying 28 Motion to Compel; denying 29 Motion to Compel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger on 11/16/2016. (BJL, ) Modified on 11/16/2016 (BJL, ). *Mailed to Dennis R Bolze (Entered: 11/16/2016)
2016-11-2235RESPONSE In Opposition to Motion re 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment with attachments filed by Dennis R Bolze. (BJL, ) Modified on 11/22/2016 (BJL, ). (Entered: 11/22/2016)
2016-11-2936REPLY to Response to Motion re 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Saffles, Kenny) (Entered: 11/29/2016)
2016-12-0541Judicial NOTICE by Dennis R Bolze with Documents (Subpoenas) attached. (BJL, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/11/2017: # 1 Other Letter) (BJL, ). (Entered: 01/11/2017)
2016-12-1237MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Dennis R Bolze. (BJL, ) (Entered: 12/12/2016)
2016-12-1338Plaintiff's RESPONSE re 36 Reply to Response to Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (BJL, ) (Entered: 12/13/2016)
2016-12-1939MOTION to Strike 38 Response by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Saffles, Kenny) (Entered: 12/19/2016)
2017-01-0340MOTION for Leave to File a Supplemental Filing Under Local Rule 7.1(d) by Dennis R Bolze. (JBR) (Entered: 01/04/2017)
2017-01-2542ORDER denying [Doc. 37] Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Before the Court is Plaintiff's motion [Doc. 37] requesting the Court to extend the discovery deadline to March 16, 2017. In its Scheduling Order dated September 13, 2016 [Doc. 26], the Court established December 16, 2016, as the discovery deadline and March 27, 2017, as the trial date. The undersigned notes that Defendant filed a summary judgment motion on October 21, 2016, which motion is pending. Plaintiff has cited no compelling reason for extending the discovery deadline. Consequently, Plaintiff's motion for extension of time [doc. 37] is DENIED. Both parties are expected to comply with the scheduling deadlines set forth in the Court's September 13, 2016, Scheduling Order [Doc. 26]. This entry constitutes the complete order of the Court. There is no document attached to this entry. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger on 1/25/17. (Steger, Christopher) Modified to reflect c/m on 1/26/2017 (JBR). (Entered: 01/25/2017)
2017-02-0143Letter from Dennis R. Bolze regarding status of subpoenas. (BJL, ) (Entered: 02/01/2017)
2017-02-0644MOTION for Reconsideration by Dennis R Bolze. (Attachments: # 1 Other envelope)(SAC, ) (Entered: 02/06/2017)
2017-02-1745NOTICE by Commodity Futures Trading Commission re 26 Scheduling Order,,, (Saffles, Kenny) (Entered: 02/17/2017)
2017-03-2046MOTION to Stay and Notice of Change of Address by Dennis R Bolze. (BJL, ) (Entered: 03/20/2017)
2017-03-2147MEMORANDUM: The Court will DENY 39 Motion to Strike; GRANT 40 Motion for Leave to File Document and GRANT 31 Motion for Summary Judgment. Plaintiff's claims will be DISMISSED. An appropriate order will enter. Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 3/21/2017. (BJL, ) *Mailed to Dennis R. Bolze. Modified on 3/21/2017 (BJL, ). (Entered: 03/21/2017)
2017-03-2148JUDGMENT ORDER with accompanying 47 MEMORANDUM. The Court DENIES the Commission's motion to strike (Doc. 39 ) and GRANTS Mr. Bolzes motion for leave to File a Supplemental Filing (Doc. 40 ) and GRANTS the Commissions motion for summary judgment (Doc. 31 ). Plaintiff's claims are DISMISSED. Defendant's remaining motions (Docs. 33 , 44 , 46 ) are DENIED as moot. There being no remaining issues, the Clerk is DIRECTED to CLOSE the case. Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 3/21/2017. Entered as a Judgment by Debra C. Poplin.(BJL, ) *Mailed to Dennis R. Bolze. (Entered: 03/21/2017)
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