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Case TitleBELANGAR v. JOHNSON et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2015cv00492
Date Filed2015-04-06
Date Closed2016-01-19
JudgeJudge Randolph D. Moss
PlaintiffDEMARIS BELANGAR
Case DescriptionDemaris Belanger, an employee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, submitted three email FOIA requests to FEMA for records concerning her accretion package. The agency acknowledged receipt of all three requests. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Belanger filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantJEH CHARLES JOHNSON
DefendantWILLIAM CRAIG FUGATE
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2015-04-061COMPLAINT against JEH JOHNSON with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-4047241) filed by DEMARIS BELANGAR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons)(Fischer, Morris) (Entered: 04/06/2015)
2015-04-062MOTION for Vaughn Index by DEMARIS BELANGAR (Fischer, Morris) (Entered: 04/06/2015)
2015-04-06Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (sth, ) (Entered: 04/06/2015)
2015-04-063SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to WILLIAM CRAIG FUGATE, JEH JOHNSON, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(sth, ) (Entered: 04/06/2015)
2015-05-064RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. JEH CHARLES JOHNSON served on 4/13/2015, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 04/19/2015., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 4/17/2015. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/17/2015.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Fischer, Morris) (Entered: 05/06/2015)
2015-05-185ANSWER to Complaint by WILLIAM CRAIG FUGATE, JEH CHARLES JOHNSON.(Ross, Carl) (Entered: 05/18/2015)
2015-05-196ORDER directing parties to confer and submit a joint report on or before June 3, 2015, and directing Defendants to file a response to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Preparation of a Vaughn Index 2 on or before June 3, 2015. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on May 19, 2015. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 05/19/2015)
2015-05-19Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties to confer and submit a joint report on or before 6/3/2015; Defendants to file a response to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Preparation of a Vaughn Index 2 on or before 6/3/2015. (kt) (Entered: 05/19/2015)
2015-06-037STATUS REPORT by WILLIAM CRAIG FUGATE, JEH CHARLES JOHNSON. (Ross, Carl) (Entered: 06/03/2015)
2015-06-15MINUTE ORDER: On May 19, 2015, the Court ordered the parties to confer and submit, on or before June 3, 2015, a joint report proposing a briefing schedule on dispositive motions and addressing whether any amendments to the pleadings are contemplated. See Dkt. 6. On June 3, 2015, Defendants filed a report 7 indicating that they attempted to confer with Plaintiff's counsel but were informed that Plaintiff intended to file a separate report. As of June 15, 2015, Plaintiff has not filed a separate report. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall release responsive information on a rolling basis and file a status report on their progress within 90 days, i.e., on or before Sept. 14, 2015. It is further ORDERED that in light of Defendants' representations in the June 3, 2015, report, Plaintiff's Motion for a Vaughn Index 2 is DENIED as premature. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on June 15, 2015. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 06/15/2015)
2015-06-15Set/Reset Deadline: Defendants shall release responsive information on a rolling basis and file a status report on their progress within 90 days, i.e., on or before 9/14/2015. (kt) (Entered: 06/15/2015)
2015-09-148STATUS REPORT by WILLIAM CRAIG FUGATE, JEH CHARLES JOHNSON. (Ross, Carl) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-10-12MINUTE ORDER: On June 15, 2015, the Court ordered Defendants to release responsive information on a rolling basis and to file a status report on or before September 14, 2015. On September 14, 2015, Defendants filed a report 8 indicating that they continue to process and produce documents. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall continue to release responsive information on a rolling basis, and the parties shall file a joint status report within 60 days of the last report, i.e. on or before November 13, 2015. No later than November 9, the parties shall confer regarding the status of the case, the adequacy of the production to date, and any disputes that have been identified to date. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/12/2015. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 10/12/2015)
2015-10-13Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants shall continue to release responsive information on a rolling basis, and the parties shall file a joint status report within 60 days of the last report, i.e. on or before 11/13/2015; No later than 11/9/2015, the parties shall confer regarding the status of the case, the adequacy of the production to date, and any disputes that have been identified to date. (kt) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-11-139MOTION for Extension of Time to File by WILLIAM CRAIG FUGATE, JEH CHARLES JOHNSON (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Carl) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
2015-11-16MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time 9 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The parties shall file a joint status report on or before November 17, 2015. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/16/2015. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2015-11-16Set/Reset Deadline: The parties shall file a joint status report on or before 11/17/2015. (kt) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2015-11-1710STATUS REPORT by WILLIAM CRAIG FUGATE, JEH CHARLES JOHNSON. (Ross, Carl) (Entered: 11/17/2015)
2015-11-1811STATUS REPORT by DEMARIS BELANGAR. (Fischer, Morris) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
2015-11-19MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's status report 11 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit a joint status report on or before January 18, 2016. The joint report shall indicate whether any issues remain to be resolved, describe the particular issues that are in dispute, and propose a briefing schedule to address those issues. The Court emphasizes that it expects the parties to confer in advance of January 18, 2016, and to file a joint report. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/19/2015. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 11/19/2015)
2015-11-19Set/Reset Deadline: The parties shall submit a joint status report on or before 1/18/2016. (kt) (Entered: 11/19/2015)
2016-01-1812STIPULATION of Dismissal by Morris E. Fischer, Esq. by DEMARIS BELANGAR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fischer, Morris) (Entered: 01/18/2016)
2016-01-18MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Stipulation of Dismissal 12 , it is hereby ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED with prejudice. The parties shall bear their own costs and attorneys' fees. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/18/2016. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 01/18/2016)
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