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Case TitleCENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY v. U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv01254
Date Filed2021-05-06
Date Closed2021-12-06
JudgeJudge Carl J. Nichols
PlaintiffCENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY
Case DescriptionThe Center for Food Safety submitted FOIA requests to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for records concerning a list of National Wildlife Refuge s in the Southeast Region asking to use genetically-engineered crops and/or neonicotinoid pesticides on the refuge. The agency acknowledged of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, CFS filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
DefendantFISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20240
DefendantFISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
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2021-05-061COMPLAINT against FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8432066) filed by CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Kimbrell, George) (Entered: 05/06/2021)
2021-05-062LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY (Kimbrell, George) (Entered: 05/06/2021)
2021-05-063MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Victoria A. Yundt, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8432162. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Kimbrell, George) (Entered: 05/06/2021)
2021-05-07Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (adh, ) (Entered: 05/07/2021)
2021-05-074SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 05/07/2021)
2021-05-115STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on May 11, 2021. (lccjn2) (Entered: 05/11/2021)
2021-05-11MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiff's 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Victoria Yundt, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(d), it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Victoria Yundt is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice . Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on May 11, 2021. (lccjn2) (Entered: 05/11/2021)
2021-05-116NOTICE of Appearance by Victoria Yundt on behalf of CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY (Yundt, Victoria) (Entered: 05/11/2021)
2021-05-277RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/24/2021. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 6/23/2021.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 05/18/2021., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE served on 5/17/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit of Receipts Verifying Service)(Yundt, Victoria) (Entered: 05/27/2021)
2021-06-258NOTICE of Appearance by Sian Jones on behalf of All Defendants (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 06/25/2021)
2021-06-259ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE.(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 06/25/2021)
2021-06-28MINUTE ORDER. Before the Court in this Freedom of Information Act case are a Complaint and an Answer. According to Local Civil Rule 16.3, the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) are inapplicable. It is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall confer and file a Joint Status Report on or before July 16, 2021. The Joint Status Report shall address: (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion for stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force , 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); (5) the possibility of prioritizing documents responsive to Plaintiff's request and any discussions regarding whether Plaintiff's request can be narrowed; and (6) whether the Parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 28, 2021. (lccjn2) (Entered: 06/28/2021)
2021-06-28Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/16/2021. (zcal) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
2021-07-1210NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Jennifer L. Loda on behalf of CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY Substituting for attorney Victoria A. Yundt (Loda, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
2021-07-1611Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 07/16/2021)
2021-07-19MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 11 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report by August 31, 2021. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 19, 2021. (lccjn2) (Entered: 07/19/2021)
2021-07-19Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 8/31/2021. (zcal) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-08-3112Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 08/31/2021)
2021-11-0113Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 11/01/2021)
2021-11-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the 13 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file an updated Joint Status Report on or before January 4, 2022. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on November 2, 2021.(lccjn2) (Entered: 11/02/2021)
2021-11-03Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/4/202. (zkh) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
2021-12-0614STIPULATION of Dismissal by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 12/06/2021)
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