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Case TitleLee v. Federal Bureau of Prisons
DistrictSouthern District of Illinois
CityEast St. Louis
Case Number3:2015cv00110
Date Filed2015-02-03
Date Closed2015-06-30
JudgeJudge David R. Herndon
PlaintiffSean William Lee
Case DescriptionSean Lee, a federal prisoner, submitted a FOIA request to the Bureau of Prisons for his central file. The agency responded with a cost estimate of $44 and told Lee he would have to commit to paying the fees before the agency would process his request. Lee agreed to pay the fees, but after further communication with the agency revealed that his request was still being processed, Lee filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantFederal Bureau of Prisons
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Date FiledDoc #Docket Text
2015-02-031COMPLAINT FOR DECLATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Federal Bureau of Prisons filed by Sean William Lee. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(jaj) (Entered: 02/03/2015)
2015-02-032Letter from USDC/SDIL to Plaintiff informing him of case number and filing fee requirements. (Attachments: # 1 Motion to Proceed IFP, # 2 Consent to Magistrate Judge) (jaj) (Entered: 02/03/2015)
2015-06-053NOTICE OF IMPENDING DISMISSAL for failure to effect service against defendant Federal Bureau of Prisons. Action by plaintiff due by 6/26/2015. (cekf) (Entered: 06/05/2015)
2015-06-294MOTION to Withdraw 1 Complaint filed by Sean William Lee. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(cjo) (Entered: 06/29/2015)
2015-06-305MINUTE ORDER DISMISSING CASE: The Court acknowledges 4 plaintiff's motion to dismiss without prejudice. The motion is GRANTED and the matter is dismissed in accord with the plaintiff's voluntary dismissal. This matter is closed from the Court's docket. Signed by Judge David R. Herndon on 6/30/2015. (dsw)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/30/2015)
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