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Case TitlePatrick M Flinn v. United States of America, et al
DistrictCentral District of California
CityEastern Division - Riverside
Case Number5:2014cv00609
Date Filed2014-03-28
Date Closed2015-05-08
JudgeJudge Jesus G. Bernal
PlaintiffPatrick M Flinn
Case DescriptionPatrick Flinn was detained at the U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigation Office in Los Angeles. He subsequently submitted FOIA requests to the agency for records concerning his detention. The agency told Flinn it was working on his requests, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, he filed suit.Patrick Flinn submitted a FOIA request to the U.S. Forest Service for records concerning incidents he had with Forest Service law enforcement agents. Dissatisfied with his response, Flinn filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's feesFailure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States of America
DefendantUSDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations
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Opinion/Order [21]
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2014-01-1217(STRICKEN) (DOCKETED IN ERROR) MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge Jesus G. Bernal. Pursuant to L.R. 16-15.4, the parties have selected settlement procedure No. 1 (Magistrate Judge). The claim construction hearing shall be held on 6/1/2015, at 9:00 a.m. IT IS SO ORDERED. Court Reporter: ADELE C. FRAZIER.(mga) Modified on 2/10/2015 (mga). (Entered: 02/10/2015)
2014-03-281REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Declaration in Support filed by plaintiff Patrick M Flinn. (Attachments: # 1 Lodged complaint)(mrgo) (Entered: 04/03/2014)
2014-03-28LODGED COMPLAINT forwarded to Duty Magistrate Complaint sought to be filed by Plaintiff Patrick M Flinn. (mrgo) (Entered: 04/03/2014)
2014-04-082ORDER by Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow granting 1 Request for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. (adu) (Entered: 04/09/2014)
2014-04-083COMPLAINT against Defendants USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations, United States of America. Case assigned to Judge Jesus G. Bernal for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge David T Bristow.(Filing fee $400.00 Fee Waived) Jury Demanded, filed by plaintiff Patrick M Flinn.(adu) (Entered: 04/09/2014)
2014-04-08460 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery) 3 as to Defendants USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations, United States of America. (adu) (Entered: 04/09/2014)
2014-04-085CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Patrick M Flinn. (adu) (Entered: 04/09/2014)
2014-04-086NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (adu) (Entered: 04/09/2014)
2014-04-107STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Jesus G. Bernal. (ima) (Entered: 04/10/2014)
2014-05-028PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Patrick M Flinn, upon Defendant USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations served on 4/21/2014, answer due 6/20/2014; United States of America served on 4/21/2014, answer due 6/20/2014. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to G. Ortega. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to E. Aase. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to Suzy Cameron. Service was executed in compliance with statute not specified. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. Original Summons NOT returned. (adu) (Entered: 05/02/2014)
2014-06-039ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), 3 filed by DEFENDANT USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations. (Attachments: # 1 PROOF OF SERVICE)(Attorney Alarice M Medrano added to party USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations(pty:dft))(Medrano, Alarice) (Entered: 06/03/2014)
2014-10-1010SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Jesus G. Bernal. Scheduling Conference set for 12/1/2014 at 11:00 AM before Judge Jesus G. Bernal. (wro) (Entered: 10/10/2014)
2014-11-1711NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of Assistant United States Attorney Charles A. Davis on behalf of defendant USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations, United States of America. Assistant United States Attorney Alarice M Medrano and Assistant US Attorney LA-CV terminated. (Attorney Charles Alexander Davis added to party USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations(pty:dft), Attorney Charles Alexander Davis added to party United States of America(pty:dft))(Davis, Charles) (Entered: 11/17/2014)
2014-11-1712JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 1 day, filed by Defendants USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations, United States of America.. (Davis, Charles) (Entered: 11/17/2014)
2014-12-0116MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge Jesus G. Bernal.A scheduling Conference was held. A trial schedule was set. See separate trial order for details. Pursuant to L.R. 16-15.4, the parties have selected settlement procedure No. 1 (Magistrate Judge). The following briefing schedule for the Defendants Summary Judgment motion is set: -Deadline for filing Defendants Motion: 2/2/15 -Deadline for Plaintiffs Opposition: 4/2/15 -Deadline Defendants Reply, if any: 4/16/15 -Hearing on MSJ: 5/18/15 Court Reporter: ADELE C. FRAZIER. (mga) (Entered: 02/10/2015)
2014-12-1813CIVIL TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Jesus G. Bernal: Amended Pleadings due by 1/20/2015. Motions due by 5/30/2015. Last date to conduct settlement conference is 6/1/2015. Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/15/2015 11:00 AM before Judge Jesus G. Bernal. Bench Trial set for 6/29/2015 09:00 AM before Judge Jesus G. Bernal. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS) (ima) (Entered: 12/18/2014)
2015-02-0214NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Material Fact filed by Defendants USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations, United States of America. Motion set for hearing on 5/18/2015 at 09:00 AM before Judge Jesus G. Bernal. (Davis, Charles) (Entered: 02/02/2015)
2015-02-0215STATEMENT Undisputed Facts in Support of Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Defendants USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations, United States of America re: MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Material Fact 14 . (Davis, Charles) (Entered: 02/02/2015)
2015-03-3018Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Charles Alexander Davis counsel for Defendants USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations, United States of America. Charles A. Davis is no longer attorney of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Counsel of Record for Defendants Charles A. Davis. (Davis, Charles) (Entered: 03/30/2015)
2015-03-3019Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jeremy J Butler counsel for Defendants USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations, United States of America. Adding Jeremy Jay Butler as attorney as counsel of record for Defendants United States Department of Agriculture and United States of America for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Counsel of Record for Defendants Jeremy Jay Butler. (Attorney Jeremy J Butler added to party USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations(pty:dft), Attorney Jeremy J Butler added to party United States of America(pty:dft))(Butler, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/30/2015)
2015-05-0820MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER: (1) GRANTING Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. No. 14 and (2) VACATING the May 18, 2015 hearing by Judge Jesus G. Bernal re: 14 Motion for Summary Judgment. (mrgo) (Entered: 05/08/2015)
2015-05-0821JUDGMENT by Judge Jesus G. Bernal, Related to: Order on Motion for Summary Judgment 20 . IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plaintiffs Complaint is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (mrgo) (Entered: 05/08/2015)
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