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Case TitleRUDOMETKIN v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2020cv02687
Date Filed2020-09-15
Date Closed2023-08-04
JudgeJudge Tanya S. Chutkan
PlaintiffDAVID J. RUDOMETKIN
DefendantUNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DefendantCHARLES N. PEDE Lieutenant General, in his capacity as the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General
TERMINATED: 09/24/2020
DefendantRYAN MCCARTHY in his capacity as the Secretary of the Army
TERMINATED: 09/24/2020
DefendantJAMES E. MCPHERSON in his capacity as General Counsel to the Secretary of the Department of the Army
TERMINATED: 09/24/2020
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2020-09-15Initiating Pleading & IFP Application Received on 9/15/2020. A copy of the docket sheet has been mailed to the address of record for the pro se party. (zmd) (Entered: 09/24/2020)
2020-09-151COMPLAINT against RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA filed by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits) (zmd) (Entered: 09/24/2020)
2020-09-152MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN (zmd) (Entered: 09/24/2020)
2020-09-153PRISONER TRUST FUND ACCOUNT STATEMENT for period of six months by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (zmd) (Entered: 09/24/2020)
2020-09-244ORDER directing an initial partial filing fee in the amount of $15.00 from Prison Account of DAVID RUDOMETKIN and granting MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (see order for full details). Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/24/2020. (zsb) (Entered: 09/25/2020)
2020-09-245ORDERED that CHARLES N. PEDE (Lieutenant General, in his capacity as the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General), RYAN MCCARTHY (in his capacity as the Secretary of the Army) and JAMES E. MCPHERSON (in his capacity as General Counsel to the Secretary of the Department of the Army) are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE as party defendants. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/24/2020. (zsb) (zsb). (Entered: 09/25/2020)
2020-09-25Case Assigned to Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (zsb) (Entered: 09/25/2020)
2020-10-226SUMMONS (2) Issued as to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General sent to the U.S. Marshals Service. (zsb) (Entered: 10/22/2020)
2020-10-267ORDER: Advising pro se Plaintiff of his obligation to follow the FRCP, Local Rules and orders of the court. Failure to adhere to these rules or orders may result in sanctions, up to and including dismissal of this action. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this order to: DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN, U.S. DISCIPLINARY BARRACKS, 1300 N. Warehouse Road, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 (See order for further details).Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/26/2020. (DJS) (ztb). (Entered: 10/26/2020)
2020-11-17Partial Filing Fee Received from DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN in the amount of $25.00, receipt number: 4616104583. (zrdj) (Entered: 11/18/2020)
2020-12-078NOTICE by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN (ztd) (Entered: 12/14/2020)
2020-12-23Partial Filing Fee Received from DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN in the amount of $325.00, receipt number: 4616104776. (eg) (Entered: 12/23/2020)
2021-01-299MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(ztd); ("Leave to file motion and accompanying exhibits GRANTED." signed 1/29/2021 by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan) (Entered: 01/29/2021)
2021-02-01MINUTE ORDER granting 9 Plaintiff's Motion to Amend the Complaint. SO ORDERED.Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/1/2021.(psu1) (Entered: 02/01/2021)
2021-02-0110AMENDED COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA filed by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(ztd) (Entered: 02/01/2021)
2021-02-0211RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 2/1/2021. (ztd) (Entered: 02/03/2021)
2021-03-0312NOTICE of Appearance by Sean Patrick Mahard on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Mahard, Sean) (Entered: 03/03/2021)
2021-03-0313Partial MOTION to Dismiss by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Mahard, Sean) (Entered: 03/03/2021)
2021-03-03MINUTE ORDER. Defendant's Partial Motion to Dismiss 13 is GRANTED, and any claim under the Administrative Procedure Act is dismissed. Defendant shall respond to the FOIA claims on or before March 19, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 3/3/2021.(psu1) (Entered: 03/03/2021)
2021-03-04Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 3/19/2021. (tb) (Entered: 03/04/2021)
2021-03-1914ANSWER to 10 Amended Complaint by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Mahard, Sean) (Entered: 03/19/2021)
2021-03-19MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint filed by an incarcerated plaintiff and an answer. The requirements of LCvR 16.3 and Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil procedure appear to be inapplicable. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Government Defendant(s) shall file a status report and proposed schedule that includes: the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request, the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request, the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff, whether a Vaughn index will be required in this case, any other pertinent issues and a proposed schedule for filing dispositive motions. The Government Defendant shall file the report and proposed schedule, along with a proposed order not later than 4/2/21. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this order to: DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN, U.S. DISCIPLINARY BARRACKS, 1300 N. Warehouse Road, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 3/19/21. (DJS) (Entered: 03/19/2021)
2021-03-19Set/Reset Deadlines: Report due by 4/2/2021. (tb) (Entered: 03/19/2021)
2021-04-0215STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Mahard, Sean) (Entered: 04/02/2021)
2021-04-09MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the Defendant's Status Report 15 , it is hereby ordered that the Defendant shall file another status report and proposed order by 6/1/21. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this order to the Plaintiff at his address of record. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 4/9/21. (DJS) (Entered: 04/09/2021)
2021-04-12Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 6/1/2021. (tb) (Entered: 04/12/2021)
2021-06-0116STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Mahard, Sean) (Entered: 06/01/2021)
2021-06-1417NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Jessica B. Colsia on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Sean Mahard (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Colsia, Jessica) (Entered: 06/14/2021)
2021-06-21MINUTE ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. Upon consideration of Defendant's June 1, 2021, Status Report 16 , and barring an intervening settlement agreement, the parties shall adhere to the following deadlines. Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before August 27, 2021. Plaintiff's combined Opposition and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before October 8, 2021. Defendant's combined Reply and Opposition, if needed, is due on or before November 1, 2021. Plaintiff's Reply, if needed, is due on or before November 19, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 6/21/2021.(psu1) (Entered: 06/21/2021)
2021-06-2118LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- Plaintiff's Motion to Compel ("Leave to file DENIED, in light of the recently issued briefing schedule." signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan) This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing.. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 6/21/2021. (ztd) (Entered: 06/21/2021)
2021-06-2119LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- Plaintiff's Memorandum in support Motion to Compel Production of Documents Responsive to Request ("Leave to file this document, and accompanying documents, is DENIED, in light of the recently issued briefing schedule. Additionally, said documents were mailed directly to the presiding judge's chambers, in violation of the Local Rules of this Court. Any submission for this case should be mailed only to the Clerk of the Court." signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan 6/21/2021) This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing.. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 6/21/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Motion to Compel, # 2 Motion to Compel, # 3 Motion to Clarify, # 4 Envelope, # 5 Envelope) (ztd) (Entered: 06/21/2021)
2021-06-22Set/Reset Deadlines: Cross Motion due by 10/9/2021. Response to Cross Motion due by 11/1/2021. Reply to Cross Motion due by 11/19/2021. Summary Judgment motion due by 8/27/2021. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 10/8/2021. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 11/1/2021. (tb) (Entered: 06/22/2021)
2021-07-2620First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Colsia, Jessica) (Entered: 07/26/2021)
2021-08-25MINUTE ORDER AMENDING THE BRIEFING SCHEDULE. Upon consideration of 20 Defendant's motion for an extension of time, the motion is GRANTED. The parties shall adhere to the following revised deadlines. Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before October 8, 2021; Plaintiff's combined Opposition and any Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before November 19, 2021; Defendant's combined Reply and any Opposition is due on or before December 13, 2021; and Plaintiff's Reply, if needed, is due on or before January 7, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 8/25/2021.(psu1) (Entered: 08/25/2021)
2021-08-30Set/Reset Deadlines: Cross Motion due by 11/19/2021. Response to Cross Motion due by 12/13/2021. Reply to Cross Motion due by 1/7/2022. Summary Judgment motion due by 10/8/2021. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 11/19/2021. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 12/13/2021. (tb) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
2021-10-0821MOTION for Summary Judgment by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 4 Vaughn Index, # 5 Text of Proposed Order, # 6 Certificate of Service)(Colsia, Jessica) (Entered: 10/08/2021)
2021-10-1222Order advising plaintiff to respond to defendant's summary judgment motion by the scheduled deadline of November 19, 2021, or risk entry of judgment in defendant's favor or dismissal of the case (see document for details). Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/12/2021.(psu1) (Entered: 10/12/2021)
2021-10-13Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 11/19/2021. (tb) (Entered: 10/13/2021)
2021-12-0323MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Colsia, Jessica) (Entered: 12/03/2021)
2021-12-22MINUTE ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME. Defendant has moved for an extension of time to respond to Plaintiff's Combined Opposition and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, which was received by the Defendant on November 23, 2021, but has not been received by the Court. Defendant's motion 23 is GRANTED. As proposed, Defendant shall file its combined Reply and Opposition on or before January 28, 2022, and Plaintiff shall file his Reply, if needed, on or before February 25, 2022. In addition, as a one-time courtesy to the court, Defendant shall promptly file a copy of Plaintiff's Combined Opposition and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. Plaintiff is advised that in addition to serving the Defendant, he must submit his documents directly to the Clerk of the U.S. District Court, 333 Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20001, for filing. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/22/2021.(psu1) (Entered: 12/22/2021)
2021-12-2224Memorandum in opposition to re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on behalf of DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (Colsia, Jessica) (Main Document 24 replaced on 1/19/2022) (znmw). (Entered: 12/22/2021)
2021-12-2233Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (See Docket Entry 24 to view document). (znmw) (Entered: 04/20/2022)
2021-12-23Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Cross Motion due by 1/28/2022. Reply to Cross Motion due by 2/25/2022. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 1/28/2022. (tb) (Entered: 12/23/2021)
2022-01-2825NOTICE of Appearance by Jane M. Lyons on behalf of All Defendants (Lyons, Jane) (Entered: 01/28/2022)
2022-01-2826MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Lyons, Jane) (Entered: 01/28/2022)
2022-02-1827Memorandum in opposition to re 26 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(znmw) (Entered: 02/23/2022)
2022-02-2428NOTICE of Appearance by John Haberland on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Haberland, John) (Entered: 02/24/2022)
2022-02-2429REPLY to opposition to motion re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Haberland, John) Modified to add link on 4/20/2022 (znmw). (Entered: 02/24/2022)
2022-02-2430Memorandum in opposition to re 33 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Opposition to Plaintiff's Submission ECF 24 filed by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Haberland, John) Modified link on 4/20/2022 (znmw). (Entered: 02/24/2022)
2022-02-2531ENTERED IN ERROR.....REPLY to opposition to motion re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Haberland, John) Modified on 3/2/2022 (zjf). (Entered: 02/25/2022)
2022-03-02NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: Document No. re 31 Reply to opposition to Motion, was entered in error at the request of counsel and refiled in the correct case. (zjf) (Entered: 03/02/2022)
2022-03-17MINUTE ORDER granting nunc pro tunc 26 Defendant's Motion for an Extension of Time to file combined opposition to cross motion for summary judgment and reply in further support of summary judgment. Plaintiff shall file any reply on or before April 14, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 3/17/2022.(psu1) (Entered: 03/17/2022)
2022-03-17Set/Reset Deadlines: Reply due by 4/14/2022. (tb) (Entered: 03/17/2022)
2022-04-0832MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (znmw) (Entered: 04/11/2022)
2022-04-1834REPLY to opposition to motion re 33 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (znmw) (Entered: 04/20/2022)
2022-06-0735MOTION to Expedite Production of Documents by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(znmw) (Entered: 06/08/2022)
2022-06-1636Memorandum in opposition to re 35 MOTION to Expedite filed by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Exhibit)(Haberland, John) (Entered: 06/16/2022)
2022-06-2737MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint, MOTION to Expedite Production of Documents by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (znmw) (Entered: 06/28/2022)
2022-06-2938MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 37 MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint MOTION to Expedite by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Haberland, John) (Entered: 06/29/2022)
2022-07-1139Memorandum in opposition to re 38 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 37 MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint MOTION to Expedite filed by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (zjm) (Entered: 07/13/2022)
2022-07-20MINUTE ORDER. For good cause shown, it is ORDERED that Defendant's Motion 38 for an Extension of Time is GRANTED. As proposed, on or before August 9, 2022, Defendant shall respond to Plaintiff's Motion 37 to amend the FOIA complaint and to expedite the production of certain documents. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 7/20/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 07/20/2022)
2022-07-20MINUTE ORDER denying as moot 35 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Motion to Expedite. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 7/20/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 07/20/2022)
2022-07-20MINUTE ORDER granting nunc pro tunc 32 Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to file docketed Reply 34 . SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 7/20/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 07/20/2022)
2022-07-26Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 8/9/2022. (tb) (Entered: 07/26/2022)
2022-08-0940Memorandum in opposition to re 37 Motion to Amend/Correct, Motion to Expedite filed by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Haberland, John) (Entered: 08/09/2022)
2022-08-2541MOTION to Disqualify Counsel, MOTION to Amend 1 Complaint by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(znmw) (Entered: 08/31/2022)
2022-09-0842RESPONSE re 41 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint filed by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Exhibit)(Haberland, John) (Entered: 09/08/2022)
2022-09-1943ORDER granting in part and denying in part 21 Defendant's motion for summary judgment; denying 37 Plaintiff's motion to amend the complaint and expedite document production; directing Defendant to supplement the record by November 4, 2022 (see document for details). Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 9/19/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 09/19/2022)
2022-09-19MINUTE ORDER denying as baseless 41 Plaintiff's motion to disqualify defense counsel and to amend pleading. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 9/19/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 09/19/2022)
2022-10-1444MOTION for Reconsideration re 43 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (zjm) (Entered: 10/18/2022)
2022-10-1445MOTION for Leave to File Amendment to FOIA Complaint by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (zjm) (Entered: 10/18/2022)
2022-10-2646Memorandum in opposition to re 45 Motion for Leave to File filed by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Haberland, John) (Entered: 10/26/2022)
2022-11-0347MOTION for Extension of Time to Renew MSJ by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Haberland, John) (Entered: 11/03/2022)
2022-11-1048SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 43 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,, Order on Motion to Expedite, filed by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Haberland, John) (Entered: 11/10/2022)
2022-11-2850MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response re 48 by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (zjm) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
2022-12-01MINUTE ORDER granting nunc pro tunc 47 Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to file renewed summary judgment motion. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/1/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 12/01/2022)
2022-12-0149Order advising plaintiff to respond by January 12, 2023, to defendant's renewed motion for summary judgment or risk entry of judgment in defendant's favor based on uncontested facts (see document for details). Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/1/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 12/01/2022)
2022-12-0551RESPONSE re 48 Supplemental Memorandum, filed by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (Attachment: # 1 Declaration)(zjm) (Entered: 12/08/2022)
2022-12-0552Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN. (See Docket Entry 51 to view document) (zjm) (Entered: 12/08/2022)
2022-12-15MINUTE ORDER denying 50 Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time to respond to defendant's summary judgment motion, in light of the order issued contemporaneously setting his deadline for January 12, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/15/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
2022-12-15MINUTE ORDER DENYING RECONSIDERATION. Plaintiff seeks reconsideration of 43 the court's memorandum opinion and interlocutory order to the extent that it denies his motion to amend the complaint. Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b), a district court may revise a non-final order before entry of a final order or judgment "as justice requires," In Def. of Animals v. Nat'l Insts. of Health , 543 F. Supp. 2d 70, 75 (D.D.C. 2008), and it retains "broad discretion to grant or deny a motion for reconsideration," Cobell v. Norton , 355 F. Supp. 2d 531, 539 (D.D.C. 2005). Plaintiff suggests that the court relegated its reasoning to a footnote, see Recon. Mot. at 1, which is simply wrong. See Mem. Op. at 11-12 (discussing futility of allowing the proposed amendment). The court stands by its finding; therefore, Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration 44 and his motion for leave to file an amended complaint 45 are DENIED. The Clerk shall enclose with this order a courtesy copy of the 12-page Memorandum Opinion and Order. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/15/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
2022-12-1953Memorandum in opposition to re 52 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Haberland, John) (Entered: 12/19/2022)
2022-12-1954REPLY to opposition to motion re 48 Supplemental Memorandum, filed by RYAN MCCARTHY, JAMES E. MCPHERSON, CHARLES N. PEDE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Haberland, John) (Entered: 12/19/2022)
2023-03-1555LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- DAVID J. RUDOMETKIN - Reply to Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Expedite and Motion for Summary Judgment This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. "Leave to file DENIED. See Sept. 19, 2022 Order denyingmotion to amend the complaint and to expeditedocument production." Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 03/15/2023. (zjm) (Entered: 03/16/2023)
2023-06-2956NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Patrick Doyle on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Substituting for attorney John Haberland, Jessica Colsia (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Doyle, Patrick) (Entered: 06/29/2023)
2023-07-2657ORDER granting 48 Defendant's renewed motion for summary judgment; denying 52 Plaintiff's cross-motion for summary judgment; and entering judgment for the defendant and against the plaintiff, for the reasons stated in both the Memorandum Opinion issued separately this day and the September 19, 2022 Memorandum Opinion 43 . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 7/26/2023.(psu1) (Entered: 07/26/2023)
2023-07-2658MEMORANDUM OPINION accompanying the final order and judgment issued separately this day. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 7/26/2023. (psu1) (Entered: 07/26/2023)
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