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Case TitleCOMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2015cv01443
Date Filed2015-09-03
Date Closed2015-12-07
JudgeJudge James E. Boasberg
PlaintiffCOMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE
Case DescriptionThe Competitive Enterprise Institute submitted two FOIA requests to the EPA for records concerning email or text messages sent to Michael Bradley from any of three EPA officials, any records showing mail deliveries from either of the three officials to Bradley, and any visitors logs showing visits by Bradley to EPA's Triangle Park facilities. CEI also requested a fee waiver or to be included in the media fee category. EPA acknowledged receipt of the requests and indicated that neither request would incur fees. However, after hearing nothing further from the agency, CEI filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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2015-09-031COMPLAINT by the only plaintiff against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-4232728) filed by COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons for US Attorney, # 3 Summons for the agency, EPA, # 4 Summons for the Attorney General)(Bader, Hans) (Entered: 09/03/2015)
2015-09-03Case Assigned to Judge James E. Boasberg. (sth) (Entered: 09/03/2015)
2015-09-032SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(sth) (Entered: 09/03/2015)
2015-09-083LCvR 7.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE (Bader, Hans) (Entered: 09/08/2015)
2015-09-174RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 9/9/2015. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 10/9/2015.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY served on 9/8/2015, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 9/9/2015. (Bader, Hans) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-10-085NOTICE of Appearance by Marina Utgoff Braswell on behalf of UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-086ANSWER to Complaint by UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.(Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that by October 22, 2015, the parties shall meet, confer, and propose a briefing schedule to the Court. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 10/8/15. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-09Set/Reset Deadline: By 10/22/2015, the parties shall meet, confer, and propose a briefing schedule to the Court. (ad) (Entered: 10/09/2015)
2015-10-277Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File proposed briefing schedule by COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bader, Hans) (Entered: 10/27/2015)
2015-10-28MINUTE ORDER granting Joint 7 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The parties shall file their proposed briefing schedule on or before November 17, 2015. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 10/28/15. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 10/28/2015)
2015-10-28Set/Reset Deadlines: Proposed briefing schedule due by 11/17/2015. (tg) (Entered: 10/28/2015)
2015-11-178Joint STATUS REPORT and statement regarding briefing schedule by COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE. (Bader, Hans) (Entered: 11/17/2015)
2015-11-18MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the parties shall file a joint status report by November 25, 2015, if a stipulation of dismissal is not filed by that date. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 11/18/15. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
2015-11-18Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/25/2015, if a stipulation of dismissal is not filed by that date. (tg) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
2015-11-249Joint STATUS REPORT filed for the parties by COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE. (Bader, Hans) (Entered: 11/24/2015)
2015-11-24MINUTE ORDER: Court ORDERS that the parties shall file a joint status report by December 4, 2015, if a stipulation of dismissal is not filed by that date Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 11/24/15. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 11/24/2015)
2015-11-24Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/4/2015, if stipulation of dismissal is not filed by that date. (tg) (Entered: 11/24/2015)
2015-12-0410STIPULATION of Settlement and Order of Dismissal by UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 12/04/2015)
2015-12-07MINUTE ORDER: Per the parties' 10 Stipulation, the Court ORDERS that the case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 12/7/15. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 12/07/2015)
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