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Case TitleStaadt v. McDonald et al
DistrictNorthern District of Indiana
CityLafayette
Case Number4:2016cv00021
Date Filed2016-03-10
Date Closed2016-05-19
JudgeMagistrate Judge Paul R Cherry
PlaintiffMichael William Staadt
Case DescriptionMichael Staadt submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Veterans Affairs for his claims file. After hearing nothing from the agency, Staadt filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantRobert A McDonald Secretary of Veterans Affairs
DefendantLeigh A Bradley General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs
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2016-03-101PRO SE COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF with 2 copies of summons forms and and with Jury Demand against Leigh A Bradley, Robert A McDonald, filed by Michael William Staadt.(mlc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/11/2016: # 1 Proposed Summons) (mlc). (Entered: 03/11/2016)
2016-03-102MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis accompanied by 2 copies of summons forms and by Plaintiff Michael William Staadt. (mlc) (Entered: 03/11/2016)
2016-03-173ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; WAIVES pre-payment of the filing fee; and DIRECTS the Clerk of Court to sign, seal, and return the summons to the Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Theresa L Springmann on 3/17/2016. (cc: Plaintiff) (kds) (Entered: 03/17/2016)
2016-03-174Summons Issued as to Leigh A Bradley, Robert A McDonald. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (cc: Plaintiff) (kds) (Entered: 03/17/2016)
2016-03-245PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL as to 1 Pro Se Complaint, showing complaint was mailed to defendants by certified mail, filed by Michael William Staadt. (mlc) (Entered: 03/24/2016)
2016-03-306MEMORANDUM OF POINTS & AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order, # 2 Envelope)(mlc) Modified on 4/1/2016 to show as Motion per chambers request. (jlb) (Entered: 03/30/2016)
2016-04-297NOTICE of Appearance by Abizer Zanzi - AUSA on behalf of Leigh A Bradley, Robert A McDonald (Zanzi - AUSA, Abizer) (Entered: 04/29/2016)
2016-04-298AGREED NOTICE to extend time to file answer filed by Leigh A Bradley, Robert A McDonald ; answer due by May 6, 2016. (Zanzi - AUSA, Abizer) (Entered: 04/29/2016)
2016-04-29Set/Reset Deadlines: Dft Robert A McDonald answer ddl 5/6/2016 and Leigh A Bradley answer ddl 5/6/2016 re 8 (rmn) (Entered: 05/03/2016)
2016-05-029MAGISTRATE JUDGE CONSENT FORMS sent to all parties (Standard Track). Magistrate Consent forms due by 5/23/2016. (cc: M W Staadt, Pla) (smb) (Entered: 05/02/2016)
2016-05-0510NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The parties having consented pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c), this case is referred to Magistrate Judge Paul R Cherry for all purposes and is reassigned pursuant to General Order 2007-10 from Magistrate Judge Paul R Cherry and Judge Theresa L Springmann to Magistrate Judge Paul R Cherry. cc:pltf (kjp) (Entered: 05/05/2016)
2016-05-0611MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Pro Se Complaint, by Defendant Robert A McDonald. (Zanzi - AUSA, Abizer) (Entered: 05/06/2016)
2016-05-1012MINUTE ORDER granting 11 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer All Defendants answer due 5/20/2016. Text entry order. By Magistrate Judge Paul R Cherry on 5/10/2016. (cc: Staadt Pla) (smb) (Entered: 05/10/2016)
2016-05-1713Joint MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Defendants Leigh A Bradley, Robert A McDonald. (Zanzi - AUSA, Abizer) (Entered: 05/17/2016)
2016-05-1914ORDER re 13 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Defendants Leigh A Bradley, Robert A McDonald. The Court ACKNOWLEDGES that this case is therefore DISMISSED with prejudice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul R Cherry on 5/19/2016. (cc: Staadt) (lhc) (Entered: 05/19/2016)
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