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Case TitleHinton v. Peek et al
DistrictNorthern District of Illinois
CityChicago
Case Number1:2015cv09272
Date Filed2015-10-20
Date Closed2016-03-29
JudgeHonorable John Robert Blakey
PlaintiffRobert M Hinton
Case DescriptionRobert Hinton submitted a FOIA request to the Chicago office of the Department of Veterans Affairs for records about himself. After Hinton heard nothing further from agency, he filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantChad Peek Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer
DefendantSuzanne Nunziata Regional Office Director, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Chicago Regional Office
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2015-10-201COMPLAINT filed by Robert M Hinton. (ph, ) (Entered: 10/21/2015)
2015-10-202CIVIL Cover Sheet. (ph, ) (Entered: 10/21/2015)
2015-10-203PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff Robert M Hinton (ph, ) (Entered: 10/21/2015)
2015-10-205SUMMONS Issued as to Suzanne Nunziata, Chad Peek, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (ph, ) (Entered: 10/21/2015)
2015-10-236MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable John Robert Blakey. An initial status conference is set for 12/22/15 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1725. The parties are advised to review and strictly comply with the Court's standing order concerning initial status conferences and the filing of the initial status report (which, in this case, will be due no later than 12/16/15). The standing order and the template for the initial status report are available on the Court's homepage at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Plaintiff may wish to review the Court's standing order for pro se litigants, which is also available on the Court's homepage. The Court expects attorneys and unrepresented parties to appear at all set dates. If an attorney or an unrepresented party has a conflict with a set date, he or she must notify Judge Blakey's Courtroom Deputy, Gloria Lewis, of the conflict and, if appropriate, the Court will reset the matter. Advising opposing counsel of a conflict is not a substitute for communicating with the Court. Attorneys who fail to appear and fail to notify the Courtroom Deputy of any conflict may be subject to sanctions. Mailed notice (gel, ) (Entered: 10/23/2015)
2015-11-047DESIGNATION of Kurt N. Lindland as U.S. Attorney for Defendants Suzanne Nunziata, Chad Peek (Lindland, Kurt) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
2015-12-228MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Status hearing held on 12/22/2015. Defense counsel failed to appear in court and failed to notify chambers of any scheduling conflicts. Status hearing reset for 1/13/2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1725. Defense counsel is ordered to appear at the next status hearing. Mailed notice (gel, ) (Entered: 12/22/2015)
2015-12-229ANSWER to Complaint by Suzanne Nunziata, Chad Peek(Lindland, Kurt) (Entered: 12/22/2015)
2016-01-1310MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Status hearing held on 1/13/2016. Any motion for reimbursement or other relief shall be filed on or before 2/12/2016; response shall be filed on or before 2/26/2016; reply shall be filed on or before 3/25/2016. Motion hearing set for 3/29/2016 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1725. Mailed notice (gel, ) (Entered: 01/13/2016)
2016-01-2711TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 12/22/15 before the Honorable John Robert Blakey. Court Reporter Contact Information: Lisa Breiter lisa_breiter@ilnd.uscourts.gov (312) 818-6683. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 2/17/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/29/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/26/2016. (Breiter, Lisa) (Entered: 01/27/2016)
2016-01-2712TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 01/13/16 before the Honorable John Robert Blakey. Court Reporter Contact Information: Lisa Breiter lisa_breiter@ilnd.uscourts.gov (312) 818-6683. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 2/17/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/29/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/26/2016. (Breiter, Lisa) (Entered: 01/27/2016)
2016-03-2913MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Status hearing held on 3/29/2016. Pursuant to the representation of the Parties, this case is hereby dismissed without prejudice. Absent reinstatement, the dismissal will become one with prejudice on 5/31/16 without further order of the Court. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (gel, ) (Entered: 03/29/2016)
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