Skip to content

Case Detail

[Subscribe to updates]
Case TitleLEOPOLD et al v. INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv01543
Date Filed2021-06-08
Date Closed2021-08-24
JudgeJudge Randolph D. Moss
PlaintiffJASON LEOPOLD
PlaintiffBUZZFEED INC.
Case DescriptionBuzzFeed reporter Jason Leopold submitted a FOIA request to the International Trade Commission for records concerning the February 2019 report on the Section 232 Auto Investigation. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Leopold filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantINTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Complaint attachment 2
Complaint attachment 3
User-contributed Documents
 
Docket Events (Hide)
Date FiledDoc #Docket Text

2021-06-081COMPLAINT against INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8510421) filed by JASON LEOPOLD, BUZZFEED INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A-D, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons)(Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 06/08/2021)
2021-06-082NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Topic on behalf of BUZZFEED INC., JASON LEOPOLD (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 06/08/2021)
2021-06-083LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by BUZZFEED INC. (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 06/08/2021)
2021-06-08Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (adh, ) (Entered: 06/08/2021)
2021-06-084SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 06/08/2021)
2021-06-105STANDING ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives set forth in the attached Standing Order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 06/10/2021. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 06/10/2021)
2021-06-21MINUTE ORDER: Due to the termination of a family trust, Judge Moss's spouse will soon receive a distribution including stock in Comcast Corporation, which has a significant interest in Buzzfeed, Inc. This stock will be sold promptly after it is received to avoid any conflict of interest in this case and any other case. See Advisory Opinion No. 69, Committee on Codes of Conduct, Judicial Conference of the United States ("[D]isqualification is not required if the judge (or the judge's spouse or minor child) divests the interest that provides the grounds for the disqualification." (quoting Canon 3C(4))). If any party to this action would like further information regarding the distribution and disposition of the stock or would like to discuss the matter with the Court, counsel are directed to jointly contact the Deputy Clerk to schedule a telephonic status conference. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 06/21/2021. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 06/21/2021)
2021-07-216RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE served on 6/21/2021 (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-07-217RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION served on 6/30/2021 (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-07-218RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/22/2021. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/22/2021. (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-07-219RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 06/22/2021. (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-07-2210Counter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond by INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 07/22/2021)
2021-07-28MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants' consent motion to extend time to respond to Plaintiffs' complaint, Dkt. 10 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Defendants shall file a responsive pleading to the complaint on or before August 23, 2021. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 07/28/2021. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 07/28/2021)
2021-08-17MINUTE ORDER: As a follow up to the Court's Order of June 21, 2021, the shares in Comcast Corporation were transferred to Judge Moss's spouse from the trust account on July 27, 2021, and were promptly sold on July 28, 2021. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 08/17/2021. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 08/17/2021)
2021-08-2311NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BUZZFEED INC., JASON LEOPOLD (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 08/23/2021)
2021-08-23MINUTE ORDER: In light of Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, Dkt. 11 , it is hereby ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED without prejudice. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate this case. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 08/23/2021. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 08/23/2021)
Hide Docket Events
by FOIA Project Staff
Skip to toolbar