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Case TitleAmerican Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service et al
DistrictSouthern District of New York
CityFoley Square
Case Number1:2018cv04559
Date Filed2018-05-23
Date Closed2020-03-24
JudgeJudge George B. Daniels
PlaintiffAmerican Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Case DescriptionThe American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals submitted FOIA requests to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for records concerning photographs and inspectors notes in connection with the investigation of dog breeders. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests. In its final response, the agency withheld records on the basis of Exemption 6 (invasion of privacy), Exemption 7(C) (invasion of privacy concerning law enforcement records), and Exemption 7(A) (interference with ongoing investigation or proceeding). The ASPCA filed administrative appeals of the agency's decisions but after hearing nothing more from the agency, the ASPCA filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantThe Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
DefendantThe United States Department of Agriculture
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2018-05-231COMPLAINT against The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number 0208-15105439)Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Kennelly, Kaitland) (Entered: 05/23/2018)
2018-05-232CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Kennelly, Kaitland) (Entered: 05/23/2018)
2018-05-233REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Kennelly, Kaitland) (Entered: 05/23/2018)
2018-05-234REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The United States Department of Agriculture, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Kennelly, Kaitland) (Entered: 05/23/2018)
2018-05-235RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Kennelly, Kaitland) (Entered: 05/23/2018)
2018-05-24CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge George B. Daniels. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/District . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/ecf_filing.php . (pne) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
2018-05-24Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php . (pne) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
2018-05-24Case Designated ECF. (pne) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
2018-05-246LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Correct Complaint by filing Omitted Exhibits addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Kaitland M. Kennelly dated May 24, 2018. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Kennelly, Kaitland) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
2018-05-247ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. (pne) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
2018-05-248ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to The United States Department of Agriculture. (pne) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
2018-05-25***DELETED DOCUMENT. Deleted document number 9 ORDER. The document was incorrectly filed in this case. (anc) (Entered: 05/30/2018)
2018-05-2910COMPLAINT against The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (A) FOIA Request, # 2 Exhibit (B) FOIA Request, # 3 Exhibit (C) FOIA Request, # 4 Exhibit (D) FOIA Request, # 5 Exhibit (E) FOIA Request, # 6 Exhibit (F) Defendants' Final Response, # 7 Exhibit (G) Defendants' Final Response, # 8 Exhibit (H) Defendants' Final Response, # 9 Exhibit (I) Defendants' Final Response, # 10 Exhibit (J) Defendants' Final Response, # 11 Exhibit (K) ASPCA's Appeal, # 12 Exhibit (L) ASPCA's Appeal, # 13 Exhibit (M) ASPCA's Appeal, # 14 Exhibit (N) ASPCA's Appeal)(Kennelly, Kaitland) (Entered: 05/29/2018)
2018-05-2911INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 8/9/2018 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 11A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge George B. Daniels. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 5/25/2018) (ne) (Entered: 05/29/2018)
2018-05-29***DELETED DOCUMENT. Deleted document number 12 MEMO ENDORSEMENT. The document was incorrectly filed in this case. (anc) (Entered: 05/30/2018)
2018-05-2912ORDER granting 6 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 5/29/2018) (anc) (Entered: 05/30/2018)
2018-05-3013NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kaitland Mccann Kennelly on behalf of American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Kennelly, Kaitland) (Entered: 05/30/2018)
2018-05-3014NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jennifer Helen Chin on behalf of American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Chin, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/30/2018)
2018-06-0115MOTION for Bonnie Weiss McLeod to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-15145647. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Bonnie Weiss McLeod, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Weiss McLeod, Bonnie) (Entered: 06/01/2018)
2018-06-0116MOTION for Erin M. Estevez to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-15145800. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Erin M. Estevez, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Estevez, Erin) (Entered: 06/01/2018)
2018-06-01>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 15 MOTION for Bonnie Weiss McLeod to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-15145647. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. . The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (jc) (Entered: 06/01/2018)
2018-06-01>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 16 MOTION for Erin M. Estevez to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-15145800. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. . The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (jc) (Entered: 06/01/2018)
2018-06-0417ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE: granting 15 Motion for Bonnie Weiss McLeod to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 6/04/2018) (ama) (Entered: 06/04/2018)
2018-06-0418ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 16 Motion for Erin M. Estevez to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 6/4/2018) (jwh) (Entered: 06/04/2018)
2018-06-0819SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED (FOIA CASE). The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service served on 5/31/2018, answer due 7/2/2018. Service was accepted by United States Attorney's Office. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Kennelly, Kaitland) (Entered: 06/08/2018)
2018-06-0820SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED (FOIA CASE). The United States Department of Agriculture served on 5/31/2018, answer due 7/2/2018. Service was accepted by United States Attorney's Office. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Kennelly, Kaitland) (Entered: 06/08/2018)
2018-06-2521MOTION for Tamara Y. Feliciano to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-15243400. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tamara Y. Feliciano, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Feliciano, Tamara) (Entered: 06/25/2018)
2018-06-25>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 21 MOTION for Tamara Y. Feliciano to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-15243400. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. . The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb) (Entered: 06/25/2018)
2018-06-2522MOTION for Robert G. Hensley to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-15243501. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Robert G. Hensley, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hensley, Robert) (Entered: 06/25/2018)
2018-06-25>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 22 MOTION for Robert G. Hensley to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-15243501. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. . The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb) (Entered: 06/25/2018)
2018-06-2623ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 22 Motion for Robert G. Hensley to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 6/26/2018) (mro) (Entered: 06/26/2018)
2018-06-2624ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 21 Motion for Tamara Y. Feliciano to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 6/26/2018) (mro) (Entered: 06/26/2018)
2018-07-0225NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Samuel Hilliard Dolinger on behalf of The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture. (Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 07/02/2018)
2018-07-0226ANSWER to 10 Complaint,,,. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 07/02/2018)
2018-08-0227LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Samuel Dolinger dated 8/2/2018 re: the Government's letter in advance of initial pre-trial conference on 8/9/2018. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 08/02/2018)
2018-08-0228LETTER MOTION for Discovery - In Advance of August 9, 2018 Initial Pre-Trial Conference Seeking Discovery addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Erin M. Estevez dated August 2, 2018. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Estevez, Erin) (Entered: 08/02/2018)
2018-08-0229AFFIRMATION of Robert G. Hensley in Support re: 28 LETTER MOTION for Discovery - In Advance of August 9, 2018 Initial Pre-Trial Conference Seeking Discovery addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Erin M. Estevez dated August 2, 2018.. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (1) Documents Produced, # 2 Exhibit (2) Document Obtained, # 3 Exhibit (3) Documents Produced, # 4 Exhibit (4) Document Obtained, # 5 Exhibit (5) Document Produced /Obtained)(Estevez, Erin) (Entered: 08/02/2018)
2018-08-09Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge George B. Daniels: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 8/9/2018. Plaintiff Counsel: Erin Murray Estevez, Robert G. Hensley, Jr.; Defense Counsel: Samuel Hilliard Dolinger and Court Reporter present. Th subsequent conference is scheduled for October 25, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. (Vega, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/09/2018)
2018-08-2030ORDER denying as moot 28 Letter Motion for Discovery: The Clerk of Court is directed to close the motion at ECF No. 28 as moot in light of the discussions held on the record of the August 9, 2018 conference. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 8/16/2018) (jwh) (Entered: 08/20/2018)
2018-09-1431TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: conference held on 8/9/2018 before Judge George B. Daniels. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Pamela Utter, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court 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 PACER. Redaction Request due 10/5/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/15/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/13/2018.(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 09/14/2018)
2018-09-1432NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a conference proceeding held on 8/9/18 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days...(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 09/14/2018)
2018-10-1833JOINT LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference scheduled for October 25, 2018 addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Samuel Dolinger dated 10/18/2018. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 10/18/2018)
2018-10-1934ORDER granting 33 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. The Subsequent Conference is scheduled for November 29, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. SO ORDERED. (Status Conference set for 11/29/2018 at 09:45 AM before Judge George B. Daniels.) (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 10/19/2018) (jca) (Entered: 10/19/2018)
2018-11-2735LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Samuel Dolinger dated 11/27/2018 re: Government's request to set a summary judgment schedule. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Vaughn Index)(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 11/27/2018)
2018-11-2736LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Erin M. Estevez dated 11/27/18 re: Letter in Advance of November 29, 2018 Conference. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Kennelly, Kaitland) (Entered: 11/27/2018)
2018-11-2937ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Settlement and General Pretrial (includes scheduling, discovery, non-dispositive pretrialmotions, and settlement) Referred to Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 11/29/2018) (jca) (Entered: 11/29/2018)
2018-11-29Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge George B. Daniels: Interim Pretrial Conference held on 11/29/2018. Plaintiff Counsel: Erin Murray Estevez; Robert G. Hensley; Tamara Feliciano Defense Counsel: Samuel Hilliard Dolinger and Court Reporter present. The subsequent conference is scheduled for April 18, 2019 at 9:45 a.m. (Vega, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/29/2018)
2018-12-13Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman: Case Management Conference held via telephone on 12/13/2018, ( Status Report due by 2/11/2019). (aba) (Entered: 12/13/2018)
2018-12-2738STANDING ORDER M10-468: The United States Attorney's Office shall notify the Court immediately upon the restoration of Department of Justice funding. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 12/27/2018) (jca) (Entered: 01/02/2019)
2019-01-0439TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: conference held on 11/29/2018 before Judge George B. Daniels. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Jerry Harrison, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court 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 PACER. Redaction Request due 1/25/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/4/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/4/2019.(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 01/04/2019)
2019-01-0440NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a conference proceeding held on 11/29/18 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days...(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 01/04/2019)
2019-01-0841TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 11/29/2018 before Judge George B. Daniels. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Jerry Harrison, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court 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 PACER. Redaction Request due 1/29/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/8/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/8/2019.(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
2019-01-0842NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERENCE proceeding held on 11/29/18 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days...(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
2019-02-1143LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman from Samuel Dolinger dated 2/11/2019 re: confirmation of tolling of deadlines pursuant to standing order. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 02/11/2019)
2019-02-1244MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 43 Letter, filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture. ENDORSEMENT: The deadline for the status report is confirmed. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman on 2/12/2019) (kv) (Entered: 02/13/2019)
2019-03-0745LETTER MOTION for Conference - Request for a Settlement Conference addressed to Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman from Erin M. Estevez dated March 7, 2019. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Estevez, Erin) (Entered: 03/07/2019)
2019-03-1146LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman from Samuel Dolinger dated 3/11/2019 re: Government's response to ASPCA's request for a settlement conference. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 03/11/2019)
2019-03-15Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman: Case Management Conference held via telephone on 3/15/2019. (aba) (Entered: 03/18/2019)
2019-03-2047ORDER denying 45 Letter Motion for Conference. After having held a telephone conference with counsel, it appears that a settlement conference at this juncture would not be likely to be productive. If the parties are unable to resolve the discovery dispute that they referenced, they may submit letter briefs fully addressing that dispute, on a schedule agreed by the parties. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Debra Freeman)(Text Only Order) (Freeman, Debra) (Entered: 03/20/2019)
2019-03-2248LETTER MOTION for Discovery - Request for Initial Disclosures and Limited Discovery addressed to Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman from Erin M. Estevez dated March 22, 2019. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Estevez, Erin) (Entered: 03/22/2019)
2019-03-2549LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman from Samuel Dolinger dated 3/25/2019 re: Government's opposition to ASPCA's letter motion for discovery. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 03/25/2019)
2019-03-2650LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman from Erin M. Estevez dated March 26, 2019 re: Reply in further support of ASPCA's request for initial disclosures and limited discovery. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Estevez, Erin) (Entered: 03/26/2019)
2019-04-1551LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference scheduled for April 18, 2019 addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Samuel Dolinger dated 4/15/2019. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 04/15/2019)
2019-04-1552SCHEDULING ORDER: A status conference is scheduled for April 18, 2019 at 9:45 a.m. So Ordered. (Status Conference set for 4/18/2019 at 09:45 AM before Judge George B. Daniels.) (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 4/15/19) (yv) (Entered: 04/15/2019)
2019-04-1653ORDER granting 51 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference: The status conference is adjourned from April 18, 2019 to June 20, 2019 at 9:45 a.m. (Status Conference set for 6/20/2019 at 09:45 AM before Judge George B. Daniels.) (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 4/16/2019) (jwh) (Entered: 04/16/2019)
2019-04-1854ORDER denying 48 Letter Motion for Discovery. Plaintiff cites no authority in support of its argument that, in the FOIA context, the type of discovery it seeks (regarding the basis for the Government's reliance on a particular ground for invoking FOIA's privacy exemptions) should be permitted prior to summary judgment. Under applicable case law, this case should proceed to summary judgment, at which stage the Government will need to show, inter alia, that it has provided a sufficiently detailed explanation for withholding the documents at issue. Carney v. U.S. Dep't of Justice, 19 F.3d 807, 812 (2d Cir. 1994). If the Government's explanation is inadequate on its face, or if Plaintiff successfully alleges bad faith, then discovery may be permitted at that time. Id. Accordingly, Plaintiff's requests for initial disclosures, interrogatories, requests for admission, and a revised Vaughn index are denied. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Debra Freeman)(Text Only Order) (Freeman, Debra) (Entered: 04/18/2019)
2019-04-2655LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Samuel Dolinger dated 4/26/2019 re: Proposed summary judgment briefing schedule and request to adjourn conference scheduled for June 20, 2019. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 04/26/2019)
2019-04-2956MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re: 55 Letter filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture. ENDORSEMENT: The June 20, 2019 status conference is adjourned to September 19, 2019 at 9:45 a.m. SO ORDERED., ( Cross Motions due by 7/12/2019., Motions due by 6/7/2019., Responses due by 8/2/2019, Replies due by 8/23/2019., Status Conference set for 9/19/2019 at 09:45 AM before Judge George B. Daniels.) (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 4/29/2019) (ama) (Entered: 04/29/2019)
2019-06-0357LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Samuel Dolinger dated 6/3/2019 re: Request for extension of summary judgment briefing schedule and adjournment of status conference. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 06/03/2019)
2019-06-0458MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 57 Letter. ENDORSEMENT: The September 19, 2019 status conference is adjourned. An oral argument on the motion for summary judgment is scheduled for October 3, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. (Motions due by 6/28/2019. Cross Motions due by 8/2/2019. Responses due by 8/23/2019. Replies due by 9/20/2019. Oral Argument set for 10/3/2019 at 10:30 AM before Judge George B. Daniels.) (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 6/4/2019) (jwh) (Entered: 06/04/2019)
2019-06-2459LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Samuel Dolinger dated 6/24/2019 re: Second request for extension of summary judgment briefing schedule and request for adjournment of argument. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 06/24/2019)
2019-06-2560LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time in Opposition to Letter dated 6/24/2019 re: Second request for extension of summary judgment briefing schedule and request for adjournment of argument addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Robert G. Hensley dated June 25, 2019. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Hensley, Robert) (Entered: 06/25/2019)
2019-06-2661ORDER. The parties' summary judgment briefing schedule shall be amended as follows: August 2, 2019: Government's motion for summary judgment. September 6, 2019: ASPCA's opposition to the Government's motion and any cross-motion for summary judgment. September 27, 2019: Government's reply in support of its motion and opposition to the ASPCA's cross-motion, if any. October 18, 2019: ASPCA's reply, if any. The oral argument is adjourned from October 3, 2019 to October 24, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. So ordered. Terminating 60 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time in Opposition to Letter dated 6/24/2019 re: Second request for extension of summary judgment briefing schedule and request for adjournment of argument addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Robert G. Hensley dated June 25, 2019. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 6/26/2019) (rjm) (Entered: 06/26/2019)
2019-06-26Set/Reset Deadlines: Cross Motions due by 9/6/2019. Motions due by 8/2/2019. Responses due by 9/27/2019. Replies due by 10/18/2019. (rjm) (Entered: 06/26/2019)
2019-06-26Set/Reset Hearings: Oral Argument set for 10/24/2019 at 10:30 AM before Judge George B. Daniels. (rjm) (Entered: 06/26/2019)
2019-07-3162LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Samuel Dolinger dated 7/31/2019 re: Request for adjournment of briefing schedule to permit release of additional information. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 07/31/2019)
2019-08-0163LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Erin M. Estevez dated August 1, 2019 re: Letter in Response to the Government's Request for Adjournment of Briefing Schedule. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Estevez, Erin) (Entered: 08/01/2019)
2019-08-0264ORDER: The parties' summary judgment briefing schedule shall be amended as follows: September 27, 2019: Any motion for summary judgment by either party; October 18, 2019: Responsive briefs; November 1, 2019: The parties' replies; The oral argument is adjourned from October 24, 2019 to November 7, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. (Motions due by 9/27/2019. Responses due by 10/18/2019. Replies due by 11/1/2019. Oral Argument set for 11/7/2019 at 10:30 AM before Judge George B. Daniels.) (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 8/2/2019) (jwh) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
2019-09-1865LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Erin M. Estevez dated September 18, 2019 re: Request to modify the existing summary judgment briefing schedule and adjourn the oral argument scheduled for November 7, 2019.. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Estevez, Erin) (Entered: 09/18/2019)
2019-09-1966MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 65 Letter, filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ENDORSEMENT: The oral argument is adjourned from November 7, 2019 to January 16, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. (Oral Argument set for 1/16/2020 at 10:30 AM before Judge George B. Daniels.) (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 9/19/2019) (jwh) (Entered: 09/19/2019)
2019-09-2767MOTION for Summary Judgment , to Dismiss, and for Judgment on the Pleadings . Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture. Responses due by 10/18/2019(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 09/27/2019)
2019-09-2768MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 67 MOTION for Summary Judgment , to Dismiss, and for Judgment on the Pleadings . . Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture. (Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 09/27/2019)
2019-09-2769DECLARATION of Tonya G. Woods in Support re: 67 MOTION for Summary Judgment , to Dismiss, and for Judgment on the Pleadings .. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J)(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 09/27/2019)
2019-10-1670JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Erin M. Estevez dated October 16, 2019 re: Adjournment of Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule and Oral Argument Scheduled for January 16, 2020. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Estevez, Erin) (Entered: 10/16/2019)
2019-10-1671JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Erin M. Estevez dated October 16, 2019 re: *Corrected* Request for Adjournment of Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule and Oral Argument Scheduled for January 16, 2020. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Estevez, Erin) (Entered: 10/16/2019)
2019-10-1772MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 71 Letter, filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 10/17/2019) (jwh) (Entered: 10/17/2019)
2019-11-1873JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Samuel Dolinger dated 11/18/2019 re: Request for further stay of briefing schedule due to settlement negotiations. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 11/18/2019)
2019-11-1974MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 73 Letter. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 11/19/2019) (jwh) (Entered: 11/19/2019)
2019-12-1875LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Samuel Dolinger dated 12/18/2019 re: Request for further stay of briefing schedule due to settlement negotiations. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 12/18/2019)
2019-12-1976MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 75 Letter, filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 12/19/2019) (jwh) (Entered: 12/19/2019)
2020-01-1677LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels dated 1/16/2020 re: Parties' Joint Letter Setting Forth Their Respective Positions on Further Proceedings. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture.(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 01/16/2020)
2020-01-1778LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Samuel Dolinger dated 1/17/2020 re: Update regarding government's request to extend stay. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture. (Attachments: # 1 Order dated 1/16/2020, ASPCA v. APHIS et al., 19 Civ. 3112 (NRB))(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 01/17/2020)
2020-01-1779LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Erin M. Estevez dated January 17, 2020 re: Response to Government's Update Regarding Request to Extend Stay. Document filed by American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.(Estevez, Erin) (Entered: 01/17/2020)
2020-01-2180ORDER, The parties' briefing schedule for their cross-motions for summary judgment is amended as follows: Plaintiff shall file a combined opposition to the Defendants' motion and cross-motion for summary judgment on or before March 2, 2020. Defendants shall file a combined reply in support of its motion and opposition to the Plaintiff's cross motion on or before March 16, 2020. Plaintiff shall file a reply in support of its cross-motion on or before March 30, 2020. SO ORDERED. (Cross Motions due by 3/2/2020., Responses due by 3/16/2020, Replies due by 3/30/2020.) (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 1/17/20) (yv) (Entered: 01/21/2020)
2020-02-2481NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE WITH OFFER OF JUDGMENT . Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - offer of judgment, # 2 Exhibit B - plaintiff's acceptance).(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 02/24/2020)
2020-02-2482FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCUMENT - PROPOSED JUDGMENT. Re: Document No. 81 Notice of Acceptance with Offer of Judgment,. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture..(Dolinger, Samuel) Proposed Judgment to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Modified on 2/24/2020 (km). (Entered: 02/24/2020)
2020-02-24***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PROPOSED JUDGMENT. Notice to attorney Samuel Dolinger to RE-FILE Document No. 82 Proposed Judgment. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): The judgment is signed by the Judge, not the Clerk of Court. Please remove the signature line for the Clerk of Court and replace it with one for the Judge to sign. Re-file the document using the event type Proposed Judgment found under the event list Proposed Orders. (km) (Entered: 02/24/2020)
2020-02-2583PROPOSED JUDGMENT. Re: Document No. 81 Notice of Acceptance with Offer of Judgment,. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture..(Dolinger, Samuel) Proposed Judgment to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. (Entered: 02/25/2020)
2020-02-25***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED JUDGMENT. Document No. 83 Proposed Judgment, was reviewed and approved as to form. (dt) (Entered: 02/25/2020)
2020-03-1684LETTER addressed to Judge George B. Daniels from Samuel Dolinger dated 3/16/2020 re: Request to Enter Judgment Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 68 and Close the Case. Document filed by The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, The United States Department of Agriculture..(Dolinger, Samuel) (Entered: 03/16/2020)
2020-03-2485JUDGMENT ON OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE: ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: that pursuant to Rule 68 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, judgment is entered for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in this action, in the amount of $25,000.00, in full resolution of all claims for all monetary and non-monetary relief in this action, including all costs accrued and all attorney's fees, including fees on fees, whether awardable by statute or otherwise. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 3/24/2020) (jwh) (Entered: 03/24/2020)
2020-03-24Terminate Transcript Deadlines (jwh) (Entered: 03/24/2020)
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