Louis Edward Grandpre submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Veterans Affairs for records concerning his claim files. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency Grandpre filed suit. Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Recovery of Costs
Defendant
ROBERT WILKIE Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Defendant
WILLIAM A. HUDSON, JR. General Counsel of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
COMPLAINT against WILLIAM A. HUDSON, JR., and ROBERT WILKIE, filed by LOUIS EDWARD GRANDPRE. (Filing fee $400, receipt number IP070547) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Centralized Intake Coversheet, # 2 Exhibit B Freedom of Information Act Appeal)(DJH) (Entered: 09/04/2020)
2020-09-04
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MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (DJH) (Entered: 09/04/2020)
2020-10-09
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NOTICE of Appearance by Justin R. Olson on behalf of Defendants WILLIAM A. HUDSON, JR, ROBERT WILKIE. (Olson, Justin) (Entered: 10/09/2020)
2020-10-09
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Notice of Parties First Extension of Time, filed by Defendants WILLIAM A. HUDSON, JR, ROBERT WILKIE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Olson, Justin) Modified on 10/13/2020 (JDC). (Entered: 10/09/2020)
2020-10-19
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MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Plaintiff LOUIS EDWARD GRANDPRE. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(JDC) (Entered: 10/21/2020)
2020-11-20
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CLOSED DISMISSED - In sum, Plaintiff's motion to dismiss (ECF No. 5) is granted. This action is dismissed without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. ***SEE ORDER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*** (Copy to Plaintiff via U.S. mail) Signed by Judge James R. Sweeney II on 11/20/2020.(JDC) (Entered: 11/20/2020)