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Case TitleCADDELL et al v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA et al
DistrictDistrict of New Jersey
CityNewark
Case Number2:2014cv07988
Date Filed2014-12-23
Date Closed2015-11-04
JudgeJudge Katharine S. Hayden
PlaintiffEDDIE CADDELL
PlaintiffKRYZSTOF JAJE
PlaintiffSTANLEY PRENENSKI
Case DescriptionEddie Caddell, Kryzstof Jaje and Stanley Prenenski were injured in an industrial accident at a plant operated by Sun Chemical Corporation. The three submitted a FOIA request to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for records concerning the cause of the accident. The agency provided a copy of its investigation report, but withheld some information under Exemption 4 (confidential business information) and Exemption 7(C) (invasion of privacy concerning law enforcement records). The three appealed, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, they filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DefendantTHE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
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2014-12-231COMPLAINT against THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ( Filing and Admin fee $ 400 receipt number 0312-6119251), filed by EDDIE CADDELL, KRYZSTOF JAJE, STANLEY PRENENSKI. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3-1, # 5 Exhibit 3-2, # 6 Exhibit 3-3, # 7 Exhibit 3-4, # 8 Exhibit 4)(mfg) (Entered: 12/24/2014)
2014-12-242SUMMONS ISSUED as to THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. Issued By *MARIA F. GARCIA* (mfg) Modified on 12/24/2014 (mfg, ). (Entered: 12/24/2014)
2015-01-233SUMMONS Returned Executed by EDDIE CADDELL, KRYZSTOF JAJE, STANLEY PRENENSKI. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA served on 1/16/2015, answer due 2/6/2015. (HOFMANN, PAUL) (Entered: 01/23/2015)
2015-03-104NOTICE of Appearance by FRANCES C. BAJADA on behalf of All Defendants (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 03/10/2015)
2015-03-105Letter from AUSA Frances C. Bajada. (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 03/10/2015)
2015-03-106ORDER granting deft's request to extend time to file a response to the complt. to 3/31/2015. Signed by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 03/10/2015. (nr, ) (Entered: 03/11/2015)
2015-03-307Letter from AUSA Frances C. Bajada. (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 03/30/2015)
2015-04-278Letter from AUSA Frances C. Bajada. (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 04/27/2015)
2015-04-289ORDER granting defts' request to extend for two weeks the deadline to answer the complt.. Signed by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 4/27/2015. (nr, ) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-05-1110ANSWER to Complaint by THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION.(BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-1211TEXT ORDER: The Court will hold an initial conference (rule 16) before U.S.M.J. C. Waldor by telephone on 8/6/15 at 2:30 pm. Parties are to submit a Joint Discovery Plan no later than 3 days before the scheduled conference. Please contact chambers with any questions or concerns at (973) 776 7862. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 5/12/15. (tjg, ) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
2015-08-0312STATUS REPORT by THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 08/03/2015)
2015-08-06Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 8/6/2015. (tjg, ) (Entered: 08/07/2015)
2015-08-0613TEXT ORDER: Scheduling Order: Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgement and Vaughn Index due by: 11/2/15; Motion to Amend or to add parties by:10/2/15. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 8/6/15. (tjg, ) (Entered: 08/07/2015)
2015-10-2814Letter from AUSA Frances C. Bajada. (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 10/28/2015)
2015-10-2815ORDER granting deft's request to extend the time to file a motion for summary judgment to 11/20/2015. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 10/28/2015. (nr, ) (Entered: 10/29/2015)
2015-11-0316Letter from AUSA Frances C. Bajada. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 11/03/2015)
2015-11-0417ORDER VOLUNTARILY DISMISSING CASE, w/out prejudice. Signed by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 11/4/2015. (nr, ) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
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