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Case TitlePlawinski v. Federal Aviation Administraton
DistrictNorthern District of Illinois
CityChicago
Case Number1:2015cv06365
Date Filed2015-07-21
Date Closed2016-04-21
JudgeHonorable Matthew F. Kennelly
PlaintiffAlbert J. Plawinski
Case DescriptionAlbert Plawinski submitted a FOIA request to the FAA for certificates of authority and certificates of waiver and authority issued to all recipients of section 333 exemptions. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request, but after the agency failed to respond, Plawinski filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantFederal Aviation Administraton
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2015-07-211RECEIVED Complaint and 2 copies by Albert J. Plawinski. (rm, ) (Entered: 07/22/2015)
2015-07-212CIVIL Cover Sheet. (rm, ) (Entered: 07/22/2015)
2015-07-213APPLICATION by Plaintiff Albert J. Plawinski for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (rm, ) (Entered: 07/22/2015)
2015-07-214PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff Albert J. Plawinski. (rm, ) (Entered: 07/22/2015)
2015-09-225ORDER: Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted dkt. no. 3 . The Marshal is appointed to serve the defendant with summons and the complaint. Plaintiff is directed to cooperate with the Marshal as requested in effectuating service of process and, specifically, is directed to complete and return any forms sent by the Clerk to assist the Marshal in serving process on the defendant. The case is set for a status hearing on 11/24/2015 at 9:30 a.m. in Judge Kennelly's courtroom (Room 2103). If plaintiff fails to appear at that time, the case may be dismissed for want of prosecution. Signed by the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly on 9/22/2015. Mailed notice (jc, ) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-226COMPLAINT filed by Albert J. Plawinski (jc, ) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-11-04SUMMONS Issued, copy of the complaint and certified copy of order dated 9/22/2015 to the U.S. Marshal's Office for service as to Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General (jc, ) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
2015-11-247MINUTE entry before the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly: Status hearing held on 11/24/2015. Plaintiff fails to appear. Plaintiff is ordered to show cause why this case should not be dismissed for want of prosecution. Status hearing is set for 12/1/2015 at 9:30 a.m. Plaintiff is ordered to appear. Mailed notice. (pjg, ) (Entered: 11/24/2015)
2015-12-018MINUTE entry before the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly: Status hearing held on 12/1/2015. Order to show cause of 11/24/2015 is vacated. Status hearing set for 2/10/2016 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice. (pjg, ) (Entered: 12/01/2015)
2015-12-049AFFIDAVIT of Service by U.S. Marshals Service regarding Notice of Complaint served on U.S. Attorney: Zachary T. Fardon on 12/4/2015. (lk, ) (Entered: 12/08/2015)
2015-12-0410AFFIDAVIT of Service by the U.S. Marshals Service regarding Notice of Complaint served on U.S. Attorney General on 12/4/2015 (lk, ) (Entered: 12/08/2015)
2015-12-1711DESIGNATION of Kathryn Ann Kelly as U.S. Attorney for Defendant Federal Aviation Administraton (Kelly, Kathryn) (Entered: 12/17/2015)
2015-12-2112MOTION by Defendant Federal Aviation Administraton for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 6 (Kelly, Kathryn) (Entered: 12/21/2015)
2015-12-2113NOTICE of Motion by Kathryn Ann Kelly for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer, motion for relief 12 before Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly on 12/23/2015 at 09:30 AM. (Kelly, Kathryn) (Entered: 12/21/2015)
2015-12-2214MINUTE entry before the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly: Defendant's motion for extension of time is granted 12 , and the motion hearing date of 12/23/2015 is vacated. Response to complaint is to be filed by 2/3/2016. The case remains set for a status hearing on 2/10/2016 as previously ordered. Mailed notice (lcw, ) (Entered: 12/22/2015)
2016-02-0315MOTION by Defendant Federal Aviation Administraton for extension of time to file answer (Second) (Kelly, Kathryn) (Entered: 02/03/2016)
2016-02-0316NOTICE of Motion by Kathryn Ann Kelly for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 15 before Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly on 2/10/2016 at 09:30 AM. (Kelly, Kathryn) (Entered: 02/03/2016)
2016-02-0317ORDER: At the Court's instance, the status and motion hearing set for 2/10/2016 at 9:30 am is advanced to 9:15 am on that date. It will be held in chambers (Room 2188). Both sides are directed to appear. Signed by the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly on 2/3/2016. Mailed notice(sxw, ) (Entered: 02/04/2016)
2016-02-0418MINUTE entry before the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly: Motion hearing set for 2/10/2016 at 9:15 AM. (mk) (Entered: 02/04/2016)
2016-02-1019MINUTE entry before the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly: Status hearing held in chambers with plaintiff and attorney for defendant appearing. Defendant's second motion to extend time is denied (15). Defendant's answer is to be filed by 2/12/2016. Status hearing is set for 3/14/2016 at 9:30 AM. Joint status report is to be filed by 3/11/2016, including proposals for entry of a scheduling order. Mailed notice (am) (Entered: 02/10/2016)
2016-02-1220ANSWER to Complaint by Federal Aviation Administraton(Kelly, Kathryn) (Entered: 02/12/2016)
2016-03-1121STATUS Report by Federal Aviation Administraton (Kelly, Kathryn) (Entered: 03/11/2016)
2016-03-1123SUMMONS Returned Executed by U.S. Marshal's Service as to Federal Aviation Administraton on 3/10/2016, answer due 3/31/2016. (sxw, ) (Entered: 03/14/2016)
2016-03-1422MINUTE entry before the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly: Status hearing held on 3/14/2016 and continued to 4/21/2016 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice. (pjg, ) (Entered: 03/14/2016)
2016-04-2124MINUTE entry before the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly: Status hearing held on 4/21/2016. Case is dismissed with prejudice and without costs pursuant to stipulation. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice. (pjg, ) (Entered: 04/21/2016)
2016-04-2125STIPULATION of Dismissal (Kelly, Kathryn) (Entered: 04/21/2016)
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