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Case TitleSeal v. Federal Bureau of Prisons
DistrictDistrict of Arizona
CityPhoenix Division
Case Number2:2021cv00601
Date Filed2021-04-08
Date Closed2021-06-10
JudgeJudge Susan M Brnovich
PlaintiffRyan Seal
also known as Ryan Fatica
also known as Ryan Davis
Case DescriptionRyan Seal, a prison journalist, submitted a FOIA request to the Bureau of Prisons for records concerning an incident that took place at FCI Phoenix that resulted in a lockdown. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency Seal filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantFederal Bureau of Prisons
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Complaint attachment 2
Complaint attachment 3
Complaint attachment 4
Complaint attachment 5
Complaint attachment 6
Complaint attachment 7
Complaint attachment 8
Complaint attachment 9
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Date FiledDoc #Docket Text

2021-04-081COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $ 402.00, receipt number 0970-19338753 filed by Ryan Seal. (Leslie, Gregg) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Civil Cover Sheet)(REM) (Entered: 04/08/2021)
2021-04-082SUMMONS Submitted by Ryan Seal.(Leslie, Gregg) (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons)(REM) (Entered: 04/08/2021)
2021-04-083Filing fee paid, receipt number 0970-19338753. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Susan M. Brnovich. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-21-00601-PHX-SMB. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (REM) (Entered: 04/08/2021)
2021-04-084Summons Issued as to Federal Bureau of Prisons, Attorney General of the United States and Civil Processing Clerk US Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons)(REM). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 04/08/2021)
2021-04-125ORDER Any motions, responses or replies filed for which a courtesy copy is not delivered to the Court, as required, will be stricken and not considered. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 4/12/2021. (ESG) (Entered: 04/12/2021)
2021-04-126ORDER that motions pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b) are discouraged if the defect can be cured by filing an amended pleading. The parties must meet and confer prior to the filing of such motions to determine whether it can be avoided. FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff(s) serve a copy of this Order upon Defendant(s) and file a notice of service. See attached Order for complete details. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 4/12/2021. (ESG) (Entered: 04/12/2021)
2021-04-127ORDER directing the Clerk of Court to terminate any or all Defendants in this matter, without further notice, that have not been served within the time required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) on July 7, 2021. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 4/12/2021. (ESG) (Entered: 04/12/2021)
2021-04-278SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Ryan Seal: Proof of Service re: Complaint and Summons upon Federal Bureau of Prisons on April 19, 2021. (Attachments: # 1 Tracking receipt)(Leslie, Gregg) (Entered: 04/27/2021)
2021-04-279SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Ryan Seal: Proof of Service re: Complaint and Summons upon U.S. Attorney General on April 19, 2021. (Attachments: # 1 Tracking receipt)(Leslie, Gregg) (Entered: 04/27/2021)
2021-04-2710SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Ryan Seal: Proof of Service re: Complaint and Summons upon Civil Processing Clerk, U.S. Att'y, D. Ariz. on April 15, 2021. (Attachments: # 1 Tracking receipt)(Leslie, Gregg) (Entered: 04/27/2021)
2021-05-1711ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Federal Bureau of Prisons.(Piensook, Kwan) (Entered: 05/17/2021)
2021-05-1812ORDER SETTING RULE 16 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE Pursuant to Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a Telephonic Case Management Conference is set for 7/02/2021 at 9:15 a.m. (15 minutes allowed). The parties will receive dial-in instructions for connecting to the teleconference via electronic mail prior to the hearing. See attached order for complete details. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 5/18/2021. (ESG) (Entered: 05/18/2021)
2021-06-0813STIPULATION of Dismissal by Federal Bureau of Prisons. (Piensook, Kwan) (Entered: 06/08/2021)
2021-06-1014ORDER OF DISMISSAL Pursuant to the 13 Stipulation of Dismissal, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED this matter is dismissed with prejudice, each party to bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 6/09/2021. (ESG) (Entered: 06/10/2021)
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