Kurt Kappen submitted two FOIA requests to the Department of Veterans Affairs for his claims file. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Kappen filed an appeal. After hearing nothing further concerning his appeal, he filed suit. Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Recovery of Costs
Defendant
Robert A. McDonald Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs TERMINATED: 07/20/2015
Defendant
Robert A. McDonald Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Defendant
Leigh A. Bradley General of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Defendant
Leigh A. Bradley General of the Department of Veterans Affairs TERMINATED: 07/20/2015
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman on 7/20/2015 ORDERING that Plaintiff's 2 Motion to Proceed IFP is GRANTED. Service of the complaint is appropriate for defendant United States Department of Veterans Affairs only. Named defendants Robert A. McDonald and Leigh A. Bradley shall NOT be served with process. The Clerk of Court is directed to issue forthwith all process. The Clerk of Court shall send plaintiff one USM-285 form, one summons, this court's scheduling order, and the forms providing notice of the magistrate judge's availability to exercise jurisdiction for all purposes. Within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, plaintiff shall submit service documents to the United States Marshal. (Zignago, K.) (Entered: 07/20/2015)
2015-07-20
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SUMMONS ISSUED as to *United States Department of Veterans Affairs* with answer to complaint due within *30* days. Attorney *Kurt F. Kappen* *1798 Sorenson Drive* *Lincoln, CA 95648-3109*. (Zignago, K.) (Entered: 07/20/2015)
2015-07-20
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CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; Initial Scheduling Conference set for 11/19/2015 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 25 (KJN) before Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Zignago, K.) (Entered: 07/20/2015)
2015-07-20
SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Order, 4 Summons and 5 Civil New Case Documents served on Kurt F. Kappen with one USM-285 form. (Zignago, K.) (Entered: 07/20/2015)
2015-07-27
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NOTICE of VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL by Kurt F. Kappen. (Zignago, K.) (Entered: 07/28/2015)
ORDER DISMISSING CASE signed by Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman on 7/29/2015. In light of 6 Notice, this action is DISMISSED, all scheduled dates and deadlines are VACATED, and Clerk shall CLOSE this file. (Marciel, M) (Entered: 07/29/2015)
2015-07-29
SERVICE BY MAIL: 7 Order Dismissing Case served on plaintiff Kurt F. Kappen. (Marciel, M) (Entered: 07/29/2015)
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