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Case TitleCommittee to Save the Huletts v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, et al.
DistrictNorthern District of Ohio
CityCleveland
Case Number1:2019cv01379
Date Filed2019-06-14
Date Closed2020-02-03
JudgeJudge Christopher A. Boyko
PlaintiffCommittee to Save the Huletts A division of Citizens' Vision
Case DescriptionThe Committee to Save the Huletts submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for records concerning a permit granted for Cleveland Harbor. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and told the Committee that processing its request would incur fees. After hearing nothing further from the agency, the Committee filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. Army Corps of Engineers
DefendantTodd T. Semonite Lieutenant General
DefendantUnited States of America
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2019-06-141Complaint for Injunction and Declaratory Relief against All Defendants. Filing fee paid $400. Receipt number 0647-9365161. Filed by Committee to Save the Huletts. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit "A", FOIA request, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons US Army Corps of Engineers, # 4 Summons Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, # 5 Summons United States of America) (Finley, David) (Entered: 06/14/2019)
2019-06-14Judge Christopher A. Boyko assigned to case, (Y,A) (Entered: 06/14/2019)
2019-06-14Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. (Y,A) (Entered: 06/14/2019)
2019-06-142Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon Todd T. Semonite, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Magistrate Consent Form) (Y,A) (Entered: 06/14/2019)
2019-07-113Attorney Appearance by Lisa Hammond Johnson filed by on behalf of Todd T. Semonite, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, United States of America. (Johnson, Lisa) (Entered: 07/11/2019)
2019-07-124Attorney Appearance by David M. DeVito filed by on behalf of Todd T. Semonite, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, United States of America. (DeVito, David) (Entered: 07/12/2019)
2019-07-255Answer to 1 Complaint, filed by Todd T. Semonite, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, United States of America. (DeVito, David) (Entered: 07/25/2019)
2019-08-126Return of Service by certified mail executed upon U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on 6/27/2019; United States of America via United States Attorney on 6/25/2019; and Proof of service via U.S. Postal Website for Todd Semonite filed on behalf of Committee to Save the Huletts Related document(s) 2 . (Attachments: # 1 Letter to Court, # 2 Copy of Summons with Green Cards, # 3 Envelope)(S,KM) (Entered: 08/12/2019)
2019-08-137Notice of Case Management Conference with telephonic conference to be held on 9/20/2019 at 3:30 PM before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. This Court requires the participation of lead counsel. Counsel for plaintiff is to set up the call by calling Chambers with all counsel on the line at 216-357-7151 or providing call-in information to all counsel and the Court. Parties shall be available by phone, if needed. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 8/13/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Report of Parties' Planning Meeting, # 2 Consent Package)(S,HR) (Entered: 08/13/2019)
2019-09-178Report of Parties' Planning Meeting Under FED. R.Civ. P. 26(f) and L.R.16.3 (b) - filed by All Defendants. Related document 7 .(Johnson, Lisa) (Entered: 09/17/2019)
2019-09-20Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Telephone Case Management Conference held on 9/20/2019. Parties are working cooperatively towards a resolution. Telephone Status Conference is set for October 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Plaintiff's counsel shall initiate the call, join opposing counsel and the Court at 216-357-7151 or provide a call-in number. (Court Reporter: None.) Time: 10 minutes. (D, I) (Entered: 09/23/2019)
2019-10-24Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Telephone Status Conference held on 10/24/2019. Parties requested additional time to resolve remaining issues. Telephone Status Conference set for November 26, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Plaintiff's counsel shall initiate the call, join opposing counsel and the Court at 216-357-7151 or provide a call-in number. (Court Reporter: None.) Time: 10 minutes. (D, I) (Entered: 10/28/2019)
2019-11-26Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Telephone Status Conference held on 11/26/2019. Case is designated Administrative Track. Case will be referred to the Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 16.2(a)(D) by separate order. (Court Reporter: None.)Time: 10 minutes. (D, I) (Entered: 11/26/2019)
2019-11-279Order referring case to Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg for a report and recommendation. The Magistrate Judge may exercise his discretion and conduct attorney conferences and/or require briefing of any outstanding issues as he deems appropriate. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 11/27/2019. (D, I) (Entered: 11/27/2019)
2019-12-11IMPORTANT: Notice of Hearing [non-document]. In-Person Status Conference with counsel set for 1/8/2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Chambers 10B before Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. (S,S) (Entered: 12/11/2019)
2020-01-0810Minutes of proceedings before Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg.In-Person Status Conference held on 1/8/2020. In-Person Status Conference set for 1/23/2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Chambers 10B before Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. (Court Reporter: n/a) (Time: 6 min.) (S,S) (Entered: 01/08/2020)
2020-01-10IMPORTANT: Prepare now and avoid delays logging in later. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio [OHND] will be upgrading CM/ECF to the Next Generation of CM/ECF [NextGen] on February 10, 2020. Information regarding NextGen can be found on the court's website. Preparing for NextGen CM/ECF is a multi-step process. Step one is to obtain or upgrade your PACER account. Currently, attorneys within a firm may share a PACER account. This will not be allowed with NextGen. Each attorney must have their own upgraded PACER account. If you are using a shared PACER account, register for a new PACER account by clicking here. If you have an upgraded PACER account for another NextGen court or your PACER account was created after August 10, 2014, no further action is required at this time. If neither applies, you must upgrade your legacy PACER account. If this is not done, you will be unable to e-file after February 10, 2020. Instructions for linking your PACER account to your CM/ECF account will be sent in February. If you still have questions, please contact the PACER Service Center at 800-676-6854 or the Clerk's Office Help Desk at 1-800-355-8498. (SL) (ADI) (Entered: 01/10/2020)
2020-01-2111Unopposed Motion to continue Status Conference filed by Plaintiff Committee to Save the Huletts. Related document(s) 10 . (Finley, David) (Entered: 01/21/2020)
2020-01-22Order [non-document] granting plaintiff's 11 Unopposed Motion to continue Status Conference. In-Person Status Conference continued to 1/29/2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Chambers 10B. Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 1/22/2020. (S,S) (Entered: 01/22/2020)
2020-01-29As of January 6, 2020 Judge Christopher Boyko has taken Senior Status. Effective February 3, 2020, Judge Boyko is moving his chambers to the Howard Metzenbaum Courthouse located at 201 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. His office will be located in the East Chambers Rm 328. The Court will maintain courtroom facilities at Courtroom 15B of the Carl B. Stokes Courthouse so please consult the docket for the location of any upcoming proceedings. The phone number will remain 216 357-7151 so any telephonic conferences will not be affected by the change in location. (SL) (ADI) (Entered: 01/29/2020)
2020-01-2912Minutes of proceedings before Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. An in-person status conference was conducted with the above participants. A telephone status conference is set for January 31, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. The Court will provide counsel, via email, with instructions on accessing the conference call.Time: 15 min. (J,G) (Entered: 01/30/2020)
2020-01-3113Minutes of proceedings before Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. A telephonic status conference was conducted with the above participants. The parties shall file a stipulated entry of dismissal without prejudice by close of business (5:00 p.m.) on January 31, 2020. (Court Reporter: N/A)Time: 7 minutes. (J,G) (Entered: 01/31/2020)
2020-01-3114Joint Proposed Stipulation for Dismissal without Prejudice filed by Committee to Save the Huletts. Related document(s) 13 .(Finley, David) (Entered: 01/31/2020)
2020-02-03LAST NOTICE: Prepare now and avoid delays logging in later. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio [OHND] will be upgrading CM/ECF to the Next Generation of CM/ECF [NextGen] on February 10, 2020. In order to complete our final transition to NextGen, CM/ECF will be offline starting at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 7, 2020, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2020. Pursuant to General Order 2020-02, we have established an email box, nextgenfilings@ohnd.uscourts.gov, for submitting documents to be filed during this period. Preparing for NextGen is a two-step process. Step one was to obtain or upgrade your PACER account. Each attorney should have their own individual upgraded PACER account at this time. Step two will be to link your upgraded PACER account to your OHND e-filing account in the NextGen CM/ECF system on or after February 10, 2020. Linking Instructions. You will be unable to e-file until the accounts are linked. If you have any additional questions, please call the Clerk's Office Help Desk at 1-800-355-8498. (SL) (ADI) (Entered: 02/03/2020)
2020-02-0315Stipulation & Order of Case Dismissal, without prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 2/3/2020. (D, I) (Entered: 02/03/2020)
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