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Case TitlePatel et al v. Johnson et al
DistrictWestern District of Washington
CitySeattle
Case Number2:2014cv00127
Date Filed2014-01-27
Date Closed2015-02-06
JudgeJudge Richard A Jones
PlaintiffAshish Patel
also known as Ash Kumar
PlaintiffSoosan Ladha
PlaintiffAsh Kumar Academy LLC
Case DescriptionAshish Patel, a renowned henna artist, was denied entrance to the United States from Canada. He was held in detention for a short period of time and was subsequently found to be ineligible for admission to the United States. Patel made a request to Customs and Border Patrol for records concerning his request for a waiver of ineligibility. CBP did not respond and Patel filed suit.
Complaint issues: adequacy of search, improper withholding, disclosure of non-exempt records, fee waiver, attorney's fees, declaration that government's decision to declare him ineligible for admission to the U.S. was unconstitutional and arbitrary and capricious

DefendantJeh Johnson Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security
DefendantThomas S Winkowski Acting Commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection
DefendantJohn F Kerry US Secretary of State
DefendantJohn or Jane Doe Consul General of United States, City of London
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Complaint
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Complaint attachment 2
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Complaint attachment 5
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Complaint attachment 7
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2014-01-271COMPLAINT against defendant(s) All Defendants (Receipt # 0981-3488530), filed by Soosan Ladha, Ash Kumar Academy LLC, Ashish Patel. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons)(Hua, Ralph) (Entered: 01/27/2014)
2014-01-28Judge Richard A Jones added. (MKB) (Entered: 01/28/2014)
2014-01-282Summonses Issued as to defendants John or Jane Doe, Jeh Johnson, John F Kerry, Thomas S Winkowski. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(MKB) (Entered: 01/28/2014)
2014-01-28NOTICE to Filer - ATTORNEY REMOVED FROM THE DOCKET: Counsel Ralph Hua is not properly before the Court (not a signatory to the Complaint) and will be removed from the docket. Counsel shall not be entered as counsel of record until such time he/she makes an appearance. Thank you. (MKB) (Entered: 01/28/2014)
2014-01-283NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ralph Hua on behalf of Plaintiffs Ash Kumar Academy LLC, Soosan Ladha, Ashish Patel. (Hua, Ralph) (Entered: 01/28/2014)
2014-01-304AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to All Defendants on 1/28/2014, filed by Plaintiffs Ash Kumar Academy LLC, Soosan Ladha, Ashish Patel. (Hua, Ralph) (Entered: 01/30/2014)
2014-02-205MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment and Injunctive Relief by Plaintiffs Ash Kumar Academy LLC, Soosan Ladha, Ashish Patel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order) Noting Date 3/14/2014, (Hua, Ralph) (Entered: 02/20/2014)
2014-03-066STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER Renoting Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Injunctive Relief by parties. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stahman, Kayla) (Entered: 03/06/2014)
2014-03-06Noting Date Set/Reset re 5 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment and Injunctive Relief : Noting Date 4/4/2014. Motion renoted in accordance with parties' stipulation. Dkt. # 6 . (VE) (Entered: 03/06/2014)
2014-03-067NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Kayla Stahman on behalf of Defendants John or Jane Doe, Jeh Johnson, John F Kerry, Thomas S Winkowski. (Stahman, Kayla) (Entered: 03/06/2014)
2014-03-248NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ashley Martin on behalf of Defendants John or Jane Doe, Jeh Johnson, John F Kerry, Thomas S Winkowski. (Martin, Ashley) (Entered: 03/24/2014)
2014-03-319ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by John or Jane Doe, Jeh Johnson, John F Kerry, Thomas S Winkowski.(Martin, Ashley) (Entered: 03/31/2014)
2014-03-3110MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment and Partial Motion to Dismiss by Defendants John or Jane Doe, Jeh Johnson, John F Kerry, Thomas S Winkowski. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order) Noting Date 5/9/2014, (Martin, Ashley) (Entered: 03/31/2014)
2014-04-0311STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER Renoting Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Injunctive Relief by parties. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stahman, Kayla) (Entered: 04/03/2014)
2014-04-0312MINUTE ORDER by Richard A. Jones, United States District Judge. The court DENIES the parties' stipulation (Dkt. # 11) to renote Plaintiffs' pending motion for partial summary and directs the clerk to TERMINATE that motion (Dkt. # 5 ). Plaintiffs may renew the motion if necessary. (CL) Modified on 4/7/2014 (CL). (Entered: 04/04/2014)
2014-05-0113NOTICE that the following is RE-NOTED: 10 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment and Partial Motion to Dismiss . Filed by Defendants John or Jane Doe, Jeh Johnson, John F Kerry, Thomas S Winkowski. Noting Date 6/6/2014, (Martin, Ashley) (Entered: 05/01/2014)
2014-05-2914NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Ralph Hua for Plaintiffs Ash Kumar Academy LLC, Soosan Ladha, Ashish Patel. (Hua, Ralph) (Entered: 05/29/2014)
2014-05-3015NOTICE that the following is RE-NOTED: 10 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment and Partial Motion to Dismiss . Filed by Defendants John or Jane Doe, Jeh Johnson, John F Kerry, Thomas S Winkowski. Noting Date 8/22/2014, (Martin, Ashley) (Entered: 05/30/2014)
2014-06-0916MINUTE ORDER terminating 10 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment by Judge Richard A Jones. (VE) (Entered: 06/09/2014)
2014-06-2317ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT. FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 7/10/2014, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 7/17/2014, Joint Status Report due by 7/24/2014, by Judge Richard A. Jones. (VE) (Entered: 06/23/2014)
2014-07-2418JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties estimated Trial Days: 0.. (Martin, Ashley) (Entered: 07/24/2014)
2014-07-2819MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment and Partial Motion to Dismiss by Defendants John or Jane Doe, Jeh Johnson, John F Kerry, Thomas S Winkowski. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) Noting Date 10/10/2014, (Martin, Ashley) (Entered: 07/28/2014)
2014-07-31Defendant's 19 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment and Partial Motion to Dismiss filed by Jeh Johnson, John or Jane Doe, John F Kerry, Thomas S Winkowski is noted for 10/10/2014. (VE) (Entered: 07/31/2014)
2014-07-31The court has reviewed the parties' 18 Joint Status Report. Based upon the information contained therein, the court will not set a trial date at this time, pending its ruling on Defendants' motion for summary judgment. (VE) (Entered: 07/31/2014)
2014-10-0320NOTICE to Withdraw Pending Motion re Motion Calendar, Terminate Motions ; by Defendants John or Jane Doe, Jeh Johnson, John F Kerry, Thomas S Winkowski. (Martin, Ashley) (Entered: 10/03/2014)
2014-10-0621MINUTE ORDER parties shall submit a stipulated dismissal of this action or a joint statement by 1/8/15 by Judge Richard A Jones. (RS) (Entered: 10/06/2014)
2015-01-0822Stipulated MOTION to Hold Case in Abeyance by Defendants John or Jane Doe, Jeh Johnson, John F Kerry, Thomas S Winkowski. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 1/8/2015, (Stahman, Kayla) (Entered: 01/08/2015)
2015-01-1423ORDER denying 22 Stipulated Motion to delay the resolution of case by Judge Richard A Jones.(RS) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
2015-02-0524STIPULATION of Dismissal by parties (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stahman, Kayla) (Entered: 02/05/2015)
2015-02-06***Civil Case Terminated. This case is dismissed without prejudice pursuant to the parties' 24 STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL and Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). No court order is necessary. (VE) (Entered: 02/06/2015)
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