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Case TitlePomares v. United States Department of Veterans Affairs
DistrictSouthern District of California
CitySan Diego
Case Number3:2021cv00084
Date Filed2021-01-15
Date Closed2023-01-06
JudgeJudge Marilyn L. Huff
PlaintiffMaria A. Pomares
Case DescriptionMaria Pomares submitted two FOIA requests to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The first request was for emails from certain domain names. The second request was for records concerning FOIA requests concerning certain schools. The agency acknowledged both requests but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Pomares filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs
AppealNinth Circuit 23-55205
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Complaint attachment 2
Opinion/Order [58]
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2021-01-151COMPLAINT against United States Department of Veterans Affairs ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ACASDC-15219718.), filed by Maria A. Pomares. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1) The new case number is 3:21-cv-84-H-MSB. Judge Marilyn L. Huff and Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg are assigned to the case. (Aguirre, Gary)(mcb) (dsn) (Entered: 01/15/2021)
2021-01-152Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (mcb) (dsn) (Entered: 01/15/2021)
2021-03-243SUMMONS Returned Executed by Maria A. Pomares. All Defendants served. (Aguirre, Gary) (jmr). (Entered: 03/24/2021)
2021-03-304Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint and Response by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Church, Rebecca)Attorney Rebecca Grace Church added to party United States Department of Veterans Affairs(pty:dft) (jmr). (Entered: 03/30/2021)
2021-03-315ORDER granting 4 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint. Plaintiff may file an amended complaint by May 3, 2021 and Defendant may file its response by June 14, 2021. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 3/31/2021. (jmr) (Entered: 03/31/2021)
2021-04-206AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Complaint against All Defendants, filed by Maria A. Pomares. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits 1 through 68, # 3 Proof of Service) (Aguirre, Gary) (jmr). (Entered: 04/20/2021)
2021-06-147ANSWER to 6 Amended Complaint by United States Department of Veterans Affairs.(Church, Rebecca) (jmr). (Entered: 06/14/2021)
2021-06-148NOTICE AND ORDER for Early Neutral Evaluation Conference and Case Management Conference. Early Neutral Evaluation and Case Management Conference set for 7/20/2021 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg via video conference. Joint Discovery Plan due 7/13/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg on 6/14/2021.(jmr) (Entered: 06/15/2021)
2021-06-249Ex Parte MOTION Appear Through Litigation Counsel re 8 Notice and Order for Early Neutral Evaluation conference, by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Church, Rebecca) (Entered: 06/24/2021)
2021-06-2410ORDER granting 9 Defendant's Unopposed Ex Parte Application to Appear through Litigation Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg on 6/24/2021. (jmr) (Entered: 06/24/2021)
2021-06-2511Joint MOTION for Discovery to Vacate Discovery Deadlines by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Church, Rebecca) (sjt). (Entered: 06/25/2021)
2021-06-2512ORDER granting 11 to Vacate Discovery Deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg on 6/25/2021. (sjt) (Entered: 06/25/2021)
2021-07-2013Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg: Zoom Early Neutral Evaluation Conference held on 7/20/2021; the case did not settle. Order to follow. (Plaintiff Attorney Gary Aguirre). (Defendant Attorney Rebecca Church). (no document attached) (jxb) (Entered: 07/20/2021)
2021-07-2014ORDER Continuing Case Management Conference. Case Management Conference reset for 9/9/2021 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg via Zoom. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg on 7/20/2021.(jmr) (Entered: 07/20/2021)
2021-08-2015Order Continuing Case Management Conference. Case Management Conference reset for 9/8/2021 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg via Zoom. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg on 8/20/2021.(jmr) (Entered: 08/20/2021)
2021-09-0116Joint MOTION to Continue Case Management Conference by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Church, Rebecca) (jmr). (Entered: 09/01/2021)
2021-09-0217ORDER granting 16 Joint Motion to Continue Case Management Conference. Case Management Conference reset for 11/10/2021 at 03:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg on 9/2/2021. (jmr) (Entered: 09/02/2021)
2021-11-1018Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg: Zoom Case Management Conference held on 11/10/2021. Scheduling order to follow. (Plaintiff Attorney Gary Aguirre). (Defendant Attorney Rebecca Church). (no document attached) (jxb) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
2021-11-1019SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg on 11/10/2021.(dxf) (Entered: 11/12/2021)
2022-01-2620Joint MOTION Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Order to Reschedule Filing Dates for Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment re 19 Scheduling Order by Maria A. Pomares. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Aguirre, Gary) (jms). (Entered: 01/26/2022)
2022-01-2721ORDER granting 20 Motion Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 1/27/2022. (jms) (Entered: 01/27/2022)
2022-03-1222Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Second Modification of Scheduling Order to Reschedule Dates for Filing Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Church, Rebecca) (jms). (Entered: 03/12/2022)
2022-03-1623ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 3/16/2022. (jms) (Entered: 03/16/2022)
2022-03-2924Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Summary Judgment Briefing by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Parker, Katherine)Attorney Katherine L. Parker added to party United States Department of Veterans Affairs(pty:dft)(jms). (Entered: 03/29/2022)
2022-03-3125ORDER granting 24 Third Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 3/30/2022. (jms) (Entered: 03/31/2022)
2022-04-2826Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File (Motion to Modify Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule) by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Parker, Katherine)(ave). (Entered: 04/28/2022)
2022-04-2927ORDER granting 26 Fourth Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 4/29/2022. (sjt) (Entered: 04/29/2022)
2022-05-2728Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Summary Judgment Motion by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Parker, Katherine) (jms). (Entered: 05/27/2022)
2022-06-0629ORDER granting 28 Fifth Motion to Modify Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 6/6/2022. (jms) (Entered: 06/07/2022)
2022-07-1830MOTION for Summary Judgment by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Notice Notice of Lodgment of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit EXHIBIT A (Gowins-Bellamy Decl. and Exhibits), # 3 Exhibit EXHIBIT B (Gowins-Bellamy Vaughn Index), # 4 Exhibit EXHIBIT C (Draves Decl., Exhibits, Vaughn), # 5 Exhibit EXHIBIT D (Jackson Declaration, Exhibits, Vaughn), # 6 Exhibit EXHIBIT E (James Decl., Exhibits, Vaughn), # 7 Exhibit EXHIBIT F (Short Decl., Exhibits, Vaughn), # 8 Exhibit EXHIBIT G (Williams Decl., Exhibits, Vaughn), # 9 Exhibit EXHIBIT H (Jones Decl, Exhibits, Vaughn), # 10 Exhibit EXHIBIT I (Parise 1st Decl, Exhibits, Vaughn), # 11 Exhibit EXHIBIT J PART ONE (Parise 2d Decl and First Half of Attachments), # 12 Exhibit EXHIBIT J PART TWO (Second Half of Attachments to Parise 2d Decl), # 13 Exhibit EXHIBIG K (Martin Decl., Exhibits, Vaughn))(Parker, Katherine) (Entered: 07/18/2022)
2022-08-0231NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 30 MOTION for Summary Judgment. On the Court's own motion, the Court reschedules the hearing on both parties' motions for summary judgment to 10/17/2022 10:30 AM before Judge Marilyn L. Huff, due to the Columbus Day holiday. The parties should continue to brief their motions in accordance with the Court's 6/6/2022 scheduling order (Doc. No. 28 ). (no document attached) (rlw) (Entered: 08/02/2022)
2022-08-0932Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Modification of Scheduling Order by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Parker, Katherine) (ave). (Entered: 08/09/2022)
2022-08-1533ORDER granting 32 Sixth Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Order Motion Hearing set for 11/14/2022 10:30 AM before Judge Marilyn L. Huff. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 8/15/2022. (sjt) (Entered: 08/16/2022)
2022-10-0334MOTION for Summary Judgment by Maria A. Pomares. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Request for Judicial Notice, # 3 Notice Notice of Lodgment, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Exhibit, # 21 Exhibit, # 22 Exhibit, # 23 Exhibit, # 24 Exhibit, # 25 Exhibit, # 26 Exhibit, # 27 Exhibit, # 28 Exhibit, # 29 Exhibit, # 30 Exhibit, # 31 Exhibit, # 32 Exhibit, # 33 Exhibit, # 34 Proof of Service)(Aguirre, Gary) (jms). (Entered: 10/03/2022)
2022-10-0335RESPONSE in Opposition re 30 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Maria A. Pomares. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Notice Notice of Lodgment, # 3 Request for Judicial Notice, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Exhibit, # 21 Exhibit, # 22 Exhibit, # 23 Exhibit, # 24 Exhibit, # 25 Exhibit, # 26 Exhibit, # 27 Exhibit, # 28 Exhibit, # 29 Exhibit, # 30 Exhibit, # 31 Exhibit, # 32 Exhibit, # 33 Proof of Service, # 34 Exhibit)(Aguirre, Gary) (jms). (Entered: 10/03/2022)
2022-10-1736RESPONSE re 35 Response in Opposition to Motion,, 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendant's Reply in Support of VA's Summary Judgment Motion and Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Summary Judgment Motion filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Quanisha Jones, # 2 Declaration of Ruthlee Gowins-Bellamy, # 3 Declaration of Uriel Williams, # 4 Declaration of Katherine Parker)(Parker, Katherine) (jms). (Entered: 10/17/2022)
2022-10-2837REPLY - Other re 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiff's reply filed by Maria A. Pomares. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Aguirre, Gary) (jms). (Entered: 10/28/2022)
2022-11-0838NOTICE of Hearing on 30 , 34 Motions for Summary Judgment: Due to a conflict with the Court's calendar, the hearing set for 11/14/2022 at 10:30 AM is vacated and rescheduled for 11/28/2022 10:30 AM before Judge Marilyn L. Huff.(no document attached) (rlw) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
2022-11-1639NOTICE of Hearing (TIME CHANGE ONLY) on 30 , 34 Motions for Summary Judgment: Due to a conflict with the Court's calendar, the Motion Hearing is reset to 11/28/2022 01:30 PM before Judge Marilyn L. Huff. (no document attached) (rlw) (Entered: 11/16/2022)
2022-11-2340MOTION Telephonic Access to Hearing (Unopposed) by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Parker, Katherine) (fth). (Entered: 11/23/2022)
2022-11-2841Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Marilyn L. Huff: Motion Hearing held on 11/28/2022 re 30 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Maria A. Pomares. Order to Follow.(Court Reporter/ECR Lynnette Lawrence). (Plaintiff Attorney Gary Aguirre). (Defendant Attorney Katherine Parker). (no document attached) (rlw) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
2022-12-1442DECLARATION re 30 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendant United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Parker, Katherine) (jms). (Entered: 12/14/2022)
2022-12-2143Joint MOTION Extension of Time to File Reply by Maria A. Pomares. (Aguirre, Gary)(jms). (Entered: 12/21/2022)
2022-12-2744REPLY - Other re 30 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 42 Declaration, 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment to Defendant's Supplemental Submission filed by Maria A. Pomares. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Aguirre, Gary) (jms). (Entered: 12/27/2022)
2023-01-0345NOTICE of Withdraw as Attorney by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Church, Rebecca) (jms). (Entered: 01/03/2023)
2023-01-0646ORDER (1) Granting 30 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment; (2) Denying 34 Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 1/6/2023. (jms) (Entered: 01/06/2023)
2023-03-0347NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit as to 46 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, by Maria A. Pomares. (Filing fee $ 505 receipt number ACASDC-17634934.) (Notice of Appeal electronically transmitted to US Court of Appeals.) (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Aguirre, Gary)(smy1). (Entered: 03/03/2023)
2023-03-0648USCA Case Number 23-55205 for 47 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Maria A. Pomares. (Attachments: # 1 Attention All Parties and Counsel, # 2 Case Opening Packet, # 3 Mediation Letter, # 4 Mediation Form)(smy1)(jrd) (Entered: 03/06/2023)
2023-03-0649USCA Time Schedule Order as to 47 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Maria A. Pomares. (NOTICE TO PARTIES of deadlines regarding appellate transcripts: Appellant shall file transcript designation and ordering form with the US District Court, provide a copy of the form to the court reporter, and make payment arrangements with the court reporter on or by 4/3/2023 (see Ninth Circuit Rule 10-3.1); Due date for filing of transcripts in US District Court is 5/3/2023.). (smy1)(jrd) (Entered: 03/06/2023)
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