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Case TitleNeal v. Burns et al (MAG+)
DistrictMiddle District of Alabama
CityDothan
Case Number1:2016cv00037
Date Filed2016-01-14
Date Closed2016-03-22
JudgeHonorable Judge Myron H. Thompson
PlaintiffJoseph Anthony Neal sui juris
Case DescriptionJoseph Neal sent a letter to Eldridge Burns and Santander Consumer U.S.A. requesting a copy of the company's surety bond, tax registration certificate, deed of assignment, and deed of novation. The company responded that it was not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Neal then filed suit. Neal does not have a cause of action under the Freedom of Information Act for Santander's failure to disclose copies of its records to Neal.
Complaint issues: FOIA mentioned only tangentially

DefendantEldridge A. Burns Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary
DefendantSantander Consumer U.S.A.
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Complaint attachment 2
Complaint attachment 3
Complaint attachment 4
Complaint attachment 5
Complaint attachment 6
Complaint attachment 7
Complaint attachment 8
Opinion/Order [15]
Opinion/Order [16]
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2016-01-141COMPLAINT against Eldridge A. Burns, Santander Consumer U.S.A., filed by Joseph Anthony Neal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8)(kh, ) (Entered: 01/14/2016)
2016-01-142MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Joseph Anthony Neal. (Attachments: # 1 Application IFP)(kh, ) (Entered: 01/14/2016)
2016-01-143MOTION to Compel Preparation of A Vaughn Index by Joseph Anthony Neal. (kh, ) (Entered: 01/14/2016)
2016-01-154ORDERED that, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636, this case is referred to the United States Magistrate Judge for consideration and disposition or recommendation on all pretrial matters as may be appropriate. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 1/15/2016. (kh, ) (Entered: 01/15/2016)
2016-01-215ORDERED that the Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. 2 ) is GRANTED. Further, it is ORDERED that service of process in this case is STAYED pending the courts review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. Further, it is ORDERED that the Motion to Compel (Doc. 3 ) is DENIED as premature. Signed by Honorable Judge Wallace Capel, Jr on 1/21/2016. (kh, ) (Entered: 01/21/2016)
2016-02-226RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE that Plaintiffs complaint be DISMISSED prior to service of process, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii), because Plaintiff has failed to state any claim on which relief may be granted. Objections to R&R due by 3/7/2016. Signed by Honorable Judge Wallace Capel, Jr on 2/22/2016. (kh, ) (Entered: 02/22/2016)
2016-02-237MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Santander Consumer U.S.A.. (Springfield, Robert) (Entered: 02/23/2016)
2016-02-238MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Eldridge A. Burns. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Eldridge A Burns Jr)(Springfield, Robert) (Entered: 02/23/2016)
2016-03-019Notice of Deficiency requiring filing of Corporate Disclosure/Conflict Statement sent to Joseph Anthony Neal Corporate Disclosures due by 3/11/2016. (kh, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/1/2016: # 1 Corporate/Conflict Attachment) (kh, ). (Entered: 03/01/2016)
2016-03-0110Notice of Deficiency requiring filing of Corporate Disclosure/Conflict Statement sent to Eldridge A. Burns Corporate Disclosures due by 3/11/2016. (kh, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/1/2016: # 1 Corporate/Conflict Attachment) (kh, ). (Entered: 03/01/2016)
2016-03-0111Notice of Deficiency requiring filing of Corporate Disclosure/Conflict Statement sent to Santander Consumer U.S.A. Corporate Disclosures due by 3/11/2016. (kh, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/1/2016: # 1 Corporate/Conflict Attachment) (kh, ). (Entered: 03/01/2016)
2016-03-0212Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Eldridge A. Burns re 10 Notice of Deficiency requiring filing of Corporate Disclosure/Conflict Statement. (Springfield, Robert) (Entered: 03/02/2016)
2016-03-0213Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Santander Consumer U.S.A. re 11 Notice of Deficiency requiring filing of Corporate Disclosure/Conflict Statement,. (Springfield, Robert) (Entered: 03/02/2016)
2016-03-02***Attorney Kristen Peters Watson Eldridge A. Burns and Santander Consumer U.S.A. added pursuant to documents 12 and 13 . (kh, ) (Entered: 03/02/2016)
2016-03-0814Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Joseph Anthony Neal re 9 Notice of Deficiency requiring filing of Corporate Disclosure/Conflict Statement. (kh, ) (Entered: 03/08/2016)
2016-03-2215OPINION. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 3/22/2016. (kh, ) (Entered: 03/22/2016)
2016-03-2216JUDGMENT: it is the ORDER, JUDGMENT, and DECREE of the court as follows: (1) The United States Magistrate Judge's 5 recommendation is adopted. (2) This lawsuit is dismissed without prejudice, with no costs taxed. (3) The motions to dismiss (doc. nos. 7 & 8 ) are denied as moot. The clerk of the court is DIRECTED to enter this document on the civil docket as a final judgment pursuant to Rule 58 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This case is closed. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 3/22/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Appeals Checklist)(kh, ) (Entered: 03/22/2016)
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