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Case TitleCF INDUSTRIES SALES, LLC et al v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2015cv01345
Date Filed2015-08-19
Date Closed2016-02-05
JudgeJudge Emmet G. Sullivan
PlaintiffCF INDUSTRIES SALES, LLC
PlaintiffCF INDUSTRIES ENTERPRISES, INC.
PlaintiffCF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN, LLC
PlaintiffCF INDUSTRIES, INC.
Case DescriptionCF Industries Sales submitted two FOIA requests to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for records concerning the investigation of a 2013 fire and explosion at the West Fertilizer Company fertilizer distribution facility in West, Texas. The agency disclosed some records, but withheld others under Exemption 7 (law enforcement records). CF Industries Sales appealed the decision, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, CF Industries Sales filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DefendantOCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
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Complaint attachment 3
Complaint attachment 4
Complaint attachment 5
Complaint attachment 6
Complaint attachment 7
Complaint attachment 8
Complaint attachment 9
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2015-08-191COMPLAINT against OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-4215609) filed by CF INDUSTRIES, INC., CF INDUSTRIES SALES, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES ENTERPRISES, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Exhibit 1 to the Complaint, # 5 Exhibit 2 to the Complaint, # 6 Exhibit 3 to the Complaint, # 7 Exhibit 4 to the Complaint, # 8 Exhibit 5 to the Complaint, # 9 Exhibit 6 to the Complaint)(Leland, David) (Entered: 08/19/2015)
2015-08-192Corporate Disclosure Statement by CF INDUSTRIES ENTERPRISES, INC., CF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES SALES, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES, INC.. (Leland, David) (Entered: 08/19/2015)
2015-08-19Case Assigned to Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (md) (Entered: 08/20/2015)
2015-08-203SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Consent) (md) (Entered: 08/20/2015)
2015-08-20SUMMONS Not Issued as to U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney General. (SUMMONS WERE NOT FILED AT THE TIME COMPLAINT WAS FILED) (md) (Entered: 08/20/2015)
2015-08-204REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE (US Attorney for the District of Columbia - Vincent Cohen, Jr.) by CF INDUSTRIES, INC., CF INDUSTRIES SALES, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES ENTERPRISES, INC. re 1 Complaint,, filed by CF INDUSTRIES, INC., CF INDUSTRIES SALES, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES ENTERPRISES, INC.. Related document: 1 Complaint,, filed by CF INDUSTRIES ENTERPRISES, INC., CF INDUSTRIES SALES, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES, INC., CF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN, LLC.(Leland, David) (Entered: 08/20/2015)
2015-08-205REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE (Attorney General of the United States - Loretta E. Lynch) by CF INDUSTRIES, INC., CF INDUSTRIES SALES, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES ENTERPRISES, INC. re 1 Complaint,, filed by CF INDUSTRIES, INC., CF INDUSTRIES SALES, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES ENTERPRISES, INC.. Related document: 1 Complaint,, filed by CF INDUSTRIES ENTERPRISES, INC., CF INDUSTRIES SALES, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES, INC., CF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN, LLC.(Leland, David) (Entered: 08/20/2015)
2015-08-206SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (jf) (Entered: 08/20/2015)
2015-08-247MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Noelle M. Reed, :Firm- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, :Address- 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 6800, Houston, Texas 77002. Phone No. - (713) 655-5100. Fax No. - (713) 483-9122 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-4220235. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CF INDUSTRIES ENTERPRISES, INC., CF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES SALES, LLC, CF INDUSTRIES, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Noelle M. Reed, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Leland, David) (Entered: 08/24/2015)
2015-08-31MINUTE ORDER granting 7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Noelle M. Reed is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on August 31, 2015. (lcegs4) (Entered: 08/31/2015)
2015-09-168NOTICE of Appearance by Benton Gregory Peterson on behalf of OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 09/16/2015)
2015-09-169MOTION for Extension of Time to File by OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 09/16/2015)
2015-10-01MINUTE ORDER granting Defendant's 9 Opposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant's responsive pleading shall be filed no later than October 14, 2015. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on October 1, 2015. (lcegs4) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants Responsive Pleading due by 10/14/2015. (mac) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-1410ANSWER to Complaint by OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 10/14/2015)
2015-11-1611ORDER FOR MEET AND CONFER REPORT. Attorney Meet and Confer Conference due by 12/8/2015. Meet & Confer Statement due by 12/22/2015. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 11/16/15. (mac) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2015-12-2212MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 12/22/2015)
2016-01-05MINUTE ORDER. Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment shall be filed no later than February 8, 2016; Plaintiff's opposition shall be filed no later than February 15, 2016; and Defendant's reply shall be filed no later than February 25, 2016. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 5, 2016. (lcegs4) (Entered: 01/05/2016)
2016-01-07Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment due by 2/8/2016. Plaintiff's opposition due by 2/15/2016. Defendant's reply due by 2/25/2016. (tcr) (Entered: 01/07/2016)
2016-02-0413STIPULATION of Dismissal and Settlement by OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 02/04/2016)
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