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Case TitleBryant v. Federal Bureau of Investigation
DistrictCentral District of Illinois
CityUrbana
Case Number2:2015cv02169
Date Filed2015-08-07
Date Closed2016-11-28
JudgeJudge Colin Stirling Bruce
PlaintiffAaron Kristopher Bryant
Case DescriptionAaron Kristopher Bryant submitted a request to the FBI for records concerning the agency's investigation of allegations of Medicaid fraud. Bryant claimed his records were inaccurate and he wanted the agency to correct them. Bryant eventually filed suit.
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DefendantFederal Bureau of Investigation FBI, Sprigfield Division
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2015-08-071COMPLAINT against Federal Bureau of Investigation filed by Aaron Kristopher Bryant.(SKR, ilcd) (Entered: 08/07/2015)
2015-08-072MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Aaron Kristopher Bryant. Responses due by 8/24/2015 (SKR, ilcd) (Entered: 08/07/2015)
2015-08-103TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 8/10/15. Plaintiff must fill out a summons and USM-285 form for each defendant being sued within twenty-one (21) days (misc ddln set of 8/31/2015); failure to complete and return forms will result in summary dismissal of the complaint, without prejudice. See written Order. (KM, ilcd) (Entered: 08/10/2015)
2015-08-274Remark: Completed Summons and USM-285 forms received from plaintiff. (KM, ilcd) (Entered: 08/27/2015)
2015-08-285ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 8/28/2015. Plaintiff's Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and Affidavit 2 are GRANTED. See written order. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Packet) (KE, ilcd) (Entered: 08/28/2015)
2015-08-286Summons Issued as to Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Mailed to USM in Peoria for Service.) (KE, ilcd) (Entered: 08/28/2015)
2015-09-117*STRICKEN* SUMMONS Returned Executed by Aaron Kristopher Bryant. Federal Bureau of Investigation served on 9/10/2015, answer due 11/9/2015. (SKR, ilcd) Modified on 11/17/2015 to show document is stricken pursuan to Text Order entered 11/17/15 (SKR, ilcd). (Entered: 09/11/2015)
2015-11-168MOTION to Strike 7 Summons Returned Executed (60 days to answer) by Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation. Responses due by 12/3/2015 (Noll, Gail) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2015-11-17TEXT ORDER STRIKING DOCUMENT Entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 11/17/15. Defendants Motion to Strike Docket Entry Requiring Defendant to Answer Complaint 8 is GRANTED. The Court directs the Clerk to strike the docket entry of September 11, 2015, requiring Defendant to answer by November 9, 2015. Defendants deadline to answer will be 30 days after Defendant is properly served pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(i). (SKR, ilcd) (Entered: 11/17/2015)
2015-11-17TEXT ORDER granting 8 Motion to Strike Entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 11/17/15. (SKR, ilcd) (Entered: 11/17/2015)
2016-01-089ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 1/8/2016. The Court orders Plaintiff to provide proof of service within 30 days, or this case will be dismissed. See written order. Show Cause Response due by 2/8/2016. (KE, ilcd) (Entered: 01/08/2016)
2016-01-12TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 1/12/16. On January 8, 2016, the Court entered an Order to Show Cause 9 directing Plaintiff to provide proof of service within 30 days. The Court further orders the United States Marshal serve a copy of the complaint, summons, and order granting leave to proceed in forma pauperis upon Defendant as directed by Plaintiff. All costs of service shall be advanced by the United States. The Court directs the Clerk to send Plaintiff copies of the necessary forms. (KM, ilcd) (Entered: 01/12/2016)
2016-01-2710Remark: Summons (2) and USM forms (2) to FBI Springfield received from pro se plaintiff Aaron Bryant. (KM, ilcd) (Entered: 01/27/2016)
2016-02-0911Alias Summons Issued as to Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Mailed to USMS in Peoria for Service.) (KM, ilcd) (Entered: 02/09/2016)
2016-02-1912ALIAS SUMMONS Returned Executed by Aaron Kristopher Bryant. Federal Bureau of Investigation served on 2/19/2016, answer due 4/19/2016. (DS, ilcd) (Entered: 02/19/2016)
2016-02-2413Return of Service Executed by Aaron Kristopher Bryant as to Federal Bureau of Investigation 2/22/2016 (serving US Attorney). (SKR, ilcd) (Entered: 02/24/2016)
2016-02-2514Return of Service Executed by Aaron Kristopher Bryant as to Federal Bureau of Investigation 2/22/16 (serving Office of the Attorney General). (SKR, ilcd) (Entered: 02/25/2016)
2016-03-2215ANSWER to 1 Complaint AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES by Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A and B)(Noll, Gail) (Entered: 03/22/2016)
2016-03-2316ORDER setting Rule 16 Scheduling Conference entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 3/23/2016. Rule 16 Scheduling Conference set for 4/21/2016 at 10:15 AM in Courtroom B in Urbana before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. See written order. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 03/23/2016)
2016-03-2317MOTION to Continue Hearing by Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation. Responses due by 4/11/2016 (Noll, Gail) (Entered: 03/23/2016)
2016-03-24TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 3/24/16. Defendant's Motion to Continue Hearing 17 is GRANTED. The Rule 16 Scheduling Conference set for April 21, 2106, is RESCHEDULED to May 5, 2016, at 10:00 AM. If an agreed discovery plan pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 26(f)(3) is filed seven days before the hearing, the conference will be AUTOMATICALLY converted to a telephone conference. (TC, ilcd) (Entered: 03/24/2016)
2016-04-2818DISCOVERY PLAN - PROPOSED/Report of Rule 26(f)Planning Meeting by Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Noll, Gail) (Entered: 04/28/2016)
2016-04-29TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 4/29/2016. This Court has reviewed the parties' Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting 18 and pursuant to the Order 16 scheduling this matter for a Rule 16 hearing conference by personal appearance, the matter is hereby converted from personal appearance to telephone conference on May 5, 2016, at 10:00 AM. The Court will initiate the call. (DS, ilcd) (Entered: 04/29/2016)
2016-05-0519MINUTES for proceedings held on 5/5/2016 before Judge Eric I. Long.Appearance by the Plaintiff Aaron Bryant. Appearance for Defendant by Gail Noll. Rule 16 conference held by telephone. Plan approved; dates set. Consent to magistrate judge discussed. ADR options offered, including court-hosted settlement conference. The following discovery deadlines are set: Initial disclosure due by 5/19/2016; Amended pleadings due by 6/3/2016; Joinder of parties due by 6/3/2016; Discovery due by 8/15/2016; Case dispositive motions due by 9/30/2016; Status Hearing set before Judge Long on 8/1/2016 at 10:15 AM by telephone to discuss possible court hosted mediation or summary trial.(Tape #UR-B: 10:00AM.) (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 05/05/2016)
2016-06-3020NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Joshua I Grant on behalf of Federal Bureau of Investigation (Grant, Joshua) (Entered: 06/30/2016)
2016-08-01Minute Entry for proceedings held 8/1/16 before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. Appearance of plaintiff Aaron Kristopher Bryant; appearance on behalf of defendant by Joshua Grant. Telephone Status Conference held. Status hearing held. Status of case and discovery discussed. (Tape #UR-B 10:16 AM.) (SKR, ilcd) (Entered: 08/01/2016)
2016-08-2521MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation. Responses due by 9/19/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 1-4)(Grant, Joshua) (Entered: 08/25/2016)
2016-08-2522RULE 56 NOTICE to plaintiff re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment (SKR, ilcd) (Entered: 08/25/2016)
2016-09-3023MOTION for Oral Argument re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Plaintiff Aaron Kristopher Bryant. Responses due by 10/17/2016. (KM, ilcd) (Entered: 09/30/2016)
2016-09-30TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 9/30/16. Plaintiff's Motion for Oral Argument 23 is DENIED. Plaintiff is ordered to file his response to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment 21 by 10/28/2016 in compliance with Local Rule 7.1(D)(2) of the Central District of Illinois. At the time the response is properly filed, Plaintiff may renew his motion for oral argument, stating why oral argument is both desired and necessary to resolve the motion. (KM, ilcd) (Entered: 09/30/2016)
2016-09-30Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 10/28/2016 as to 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment . (KM, ilcd) (Entered: 09/30/2016)
2016-10-3124RESPONSE to 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiff Aaron Kristopher Bryant. (KM, ilcd) (Entered: 10/31/2016)
2016-11-1025REPLY to Response to Motion re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Grant, Joshua) (Entered: 11/10/2016)
2016-11-2826ORDER Entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 11/28/16. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED: (1)Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment 21 is GRANTED in full. Judgment is granted in favor of Defendant and against Plaintiff. (2)This case is terminated. SEE WRITTEN ORDER. (SKR, ilcd) (Entered: 11/28/2016)
2016-11-2827JUDGMENT in favor of Federal Bureau of Investigation against Aaron Kristopher Bryant (SKR, ilcd) (Entered: 11/28/2016)
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