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Case TitleRamey v. Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve
DistrictNorthern District of West Virginia
CityClarksburg
Case Number1:2014cv00220
Date Filed2014-12-22
Date Closed2015-12-10
JudgeDistrict Judge Irene M. Keeley
PlaintiffRyan Randall Ramey
Case DescriptionRyan Ramey, a prisoner, submitted a FOIA request to the Federal Reserve for records. The agency asked for a clarification, which Ramey provided. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Ramey filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantBoard of Governors for the Federal Reserve
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Complaint
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Complaint attachment 2
Opinion/Order [47]
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Date FiledDoc #Docket Text

2014-12-221COMPLAINT against Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve, filed by Ryan Randall Ramey. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment FOIA request letter, # 2 Envelope)(cc) (Entered: 12/23/2014)
2014-12-222** SEALED** MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Ryan Randall Ramey. (cc) (Entered: 12/23/2014)
2014-12-223** SEALED ** Consent to Collection of Fees from Trust Account by Ryan Randall Ramey. (cc) (Entered: 12/23/2014)
2014-12-224** SEALED ** Prisoner Trust Fund Account Statement by Ryan Randall Ramey. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Inmate Inquiry, # 2 Envelope)(cc) (Entered: 12/23/2014)
2014-12-235NOTICE of General Guidelines by clerk to plaintiff by cert mail. (cc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/23/2014: # 1 Certified Mail Return Receipt) (cc). (Entered: 12/23/2014)
2014-12-306RETURN RECEIPT as to 5 Notice (Other). SERVICE ACCEPTED on 12/29/14. (cc) (Entered: 12/30/2014)
2015-01-157CLERK'S NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION: This case was incorrectly assigned/referred to Magistrate Judge James E. Seibert. It has now been assigned/referred to Magistrate Judge John S. Kaull. (copy of NEF mailed to pro se plaintiff) (rjs) (Entered: 01/15/2015)
2015-01-158AMENDED NOTICE of General Guidelines - advising of new assigned Magistrate Judge. (copy to pro se plaintiff via certified mail, rrr)(rjs) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/15/2015: # 1 Certified Mail Return Receipt) (rjs). (Entered: 01/15/2015)
2015-01-159ORDER GRANTING Plaintiff's Motion 2 for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Initial partial filing fee is $54.58. Signed by Magistrate Judge John S. Kaull on 1/15/15. (c to pro se plaintiff by cert mail, c to fin deputy and Trustee Clerk with consent)(cc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/15/2015: # 1 Certified Mail Return Receipt) (cc). (Entered: 01/15/2015)
2015-01-2210RETURN RECEIPT as to 8 Notice (Other), 7 Notice of Docket Correction. SERVICE ACCEPTED on 1/20/15. (cc) (Entered: 01/22/2015)
2015-01-2211RETURN RECEIPT as to 9 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,. SERVICE ACCEPTED on 1/20/15. (cc) (Entered: 01/22/2015)
2015-02-0512Partial Initial Filing fee: $ 2.90, receipt number WVNE007245. Balance of initial partial filing fee is $51.68. (cnd) (Entered: 02/05/2015)
2015-02-0513LETTER from Ryan Ramey to Clerk of Court regarding 12 Filing Fee Received. (mailed 12 receipt and ledger sheet showing his partial initial payment to Ramey at address provided) (cnd) (Entered: 02/05/2015)
2015-02-0614Balance of Initial Partial Filing fee of $51.68; Partial Filing fee of $2.90, totaling $ 54.58, receipt number WVNE007257. (cnd) (Entered: 02/06/2015)
2015-02-0615ORDER TO ANSWER: The Clerk is directed to issue a sixty (60) day summons for Defendant. The Clerk is further directed to forward a copy of this Order, a copy of the Complaint ( 1 and accompanying attachments), a completed summons, and a completed Marshal 285 Form for Defendant to the United States Marshal Service. In addition, service shall be made upon the United States by sending a copy of this Order, a copy of the Complaint, and a completed summons to the United States Attorney for the NorthernDistrict of West Virginia and the Attorney General of the United States in Washington, D.C., by certified United States mail, return receipt requested(copy pltff, US Attorney and US Attorney General by certified mail, copy to USM for service on deft) (Signed by Magistrate Judge John S. Kaull on 2/6/15. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Return Receipt)(jss) (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/6/2015) (jss). (Main Document 15 replaced on 2/6/2015) (jss). Modified on 2/6/2015 - Had to replace main document - wrong document was attached (jss). Modified on 2/9/2015 - added reason main document was replaced(jss). (Entered: 02/06/2015)
2015-02-1217RETURN RECEIPT as to 15 Order to Answer. SERVICE ACCEPTED on 2/10/15. (cnd) (Entered: 02/12/2015)
2015-02-1218RETURN RECEIPT as to 15 Order to Answer. SERVICE ACCEPTED on 2/10/15. (cnd) (Entered: 02/12/2015)
2015-02-1319Partial Filing fee: $ 1.34, receipt number WVNE007304. (cnd) (Entered: 02/13/2015)
2015-02-2020RETURN RECEIPT as to 15 Order to Answer. SERVICE ACCEPTED by USAG on 2/12/15. (cnd) (Entered: 02/20/2015)
2015-03-0521MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 15 Order to Answer,,,, by Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Carter, Erin) (Entered: 03/05/2015)
2015-03-1022Partial Filing fee: $ 37.99, receipt number WVNE007425. (cnd) (Entered: 03/10/2015)
2015-03-1123ORDER: Order granting 21 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve answer due 4/3/2015 Signed by Magistrate Judge John S. Kaull on 3/11/15. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Return Receipt)(jss) (Entered: 03/11/2015)
2015-03-1624RETURN RECEIPT as to 23 Order. SERVICE ACCEPTED on 3/13/15. (jss) (Entered: 03/16/2015)
2015-04-0125SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve served on 2/27/2015. (jss) (Entered: 04/01/2015)
2015-04-0226MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or for Summary Judgment by Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve. (Carter, Erin) (Entered: 04/02/2015)
2015-04-0227MEMORANDUM in Support by Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve re 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or for Summary Judgment . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Mary Ann Zimmerman and Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Jeanne M. McLaughlin and Exhibits A, B, C)(Carter, Erin) (Entered: 04/02/2015)
2015-04-0228ROSEBORO NOTICE/ORDER re 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or for Summary Judgment filed by Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve. Within 30 days from the date of this Order, the pro se party shall file any opposition to the motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge John S. Kaull on 4/2/15. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Return Receipt)(copy Plaintiff)(cnd) (Entered: 04/02/2015)
2015-04-0629ORDER OF REFERRAL: The Court REFERS this action to the Honorable John S. Kaull, United States Magistrate Judge, for report and recommendation regarding the complaint, as well as a written order or report and recommendation, as the case may be, regarding any other pending motions, and any other matters that mayarise. Signed by District Judge Irene M. Keeley on 4/6/2015. (kac) (Copy to pro se plaintiff (via cm/rrr)) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/6/2015: # 1 Certified Mail Return Receipt) (kac). (Entered: 04/06/2015)
2015-04-0830RETURN RECEIPT as to 28 Roseboro Notice. SERVICE ACCEPTED on 4/6/15. (jss) (Entered: 04/08/2015)
2015-04-1031Partial Filing fee: $ 3.71, receipt number WVNE007578. (cnd) (Entered: 04/10/2015)
2015-04-1332RETURN RECEIPT as to 29 Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge. SERVICE ACCEPTED on 4/8/15. (jss) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-1333RESPONSE in Opposition re 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or for Summary Judgment filed by Ryan Randall Ramey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Freedom of Information Act, # 2 Envelope)(jss) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-1634LETTER from Ryan Ramey to Clerk of Court regarding 33 Response in Opposition to Motion filed by Ryan Randall Ramey. (mailed copy of docket sheet) (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(jss) (Entered: 04/16/2015)
2015-04-2035REPLY to Response to Motion re 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or for Summary Judgment filed by Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve. (Carter, Erin) (Entered: 04/20/2015)
2015-04-2136REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 1 Complaint filed by Ryan Randall Ramey, 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or for Summary Judgment filed by Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve: The Magistrate Judge RECOMMENDS that Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or for Summary Judgment be GRANTED and that Plaintiff's Complaint be DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Written objections may be filed within 14 days after being served. Signed by Magistrate Judge John S. Kaull on 4/21/15. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Return Receipt)(copy Plaintiff)(cnd) (Entered: 04/21/2015)
2015-04-2837RETURN RECEIPT as to 36 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. SERVICE ACCEPTED on 4/23/15. (cnd) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-05-1138Partial Filing fee: $ 11.85, receipt number WVNE007704. (cnd) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-06-0839Partial Filing fee: $ 29.46, receipt number WVNE007822 (jss) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-07-1340Partial Filing fee: $ 8.73, receipt number WVNE007978. (jmm) (Entered: 07/13/2015)
2015-08-1041Partial Filing fee: $ 34.46, receipt number WVNE008117. (cnd) (Entered: 08/10/2015)
2015-09-0942Partial Filing fee: $ 22.69, receipt number WVNE008252. (cnd) (Entered: 09/09/2015)
2015-10-0143Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Michael Aloi, per Order entered 10/1/2015 in 3:15-mc-29. Magistrate Judge John S. Kaull no longer assigned to the case. Copy of NEF and MC Order to pro se party by regular mail. (cmd) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-1344Partial Filing fee: $ 33.45, receipt number WVNE008383. (cnd) (Entered: 10/14/2015)
2015-11-0945Partial Filing fee: $ 48.76, receipt number WVNE008508. (cnd) (Entered: 11/09/2015)
2015-12-0846Partial Filing fee: $ 60.08, receipt number WVNE008646. Balance $0.00. (cnd) (Entered: 12/08/2015)
2015-12-1047ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION: It is ORDERED that Magistrate Judge Kaull's 36 Report and Recommendation is ADOPTED; Respondent's 26 Motion to Dismiss or for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, Petitioner's 1 Complaint be DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE and this case stricken from the active docket. The Clerk is directed to enter a separate judgment order. Signed by District Judge Irene M. Keeley on 12/10/15. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Return Receipt)(copy Petitioner)(cnd) Modified relationship on 12/10/2015 (cnd). (Entered: 12/10/2015)
2015-12-1048CLERK'S JUDGMENT: It is ORDERED that Magistrate Judge Kaull's 36 Report and Recommendation is ADOPTED; Respondent's 26 Motion to Dismiss or for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, Petitioner's 1 Complaint be DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE and this case stricken from the active docket. Signed by District Judge Irene M. Keeley on 12/10/15. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Return Receipt)(copy Petitioner)(cnd) Modified relationship on 12/10/2015 (cnd). (Entered: 12/10/2015)
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