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Case TitleGamez v. United States General Services Administration (Polk County)
DistrictMiddle District of Florida
CityTampa
Case Number8:2021cv01434
Date Filed2021-06-14
Date Closed2021-12-06
JudgeJudge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle
PlaintiffCarlos D. Gamez
Case DescriptionCarlos Gomez submitted two FOIA requests to U.S. General Services Administration for records. The first request asked for records sent to or from the Mueller special counsel that relate to the Trump transition team. His second FOIA request asked for records sent to or from the FBI or DOJ pertaining to three FOIA request submitted to GSA. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Gomez filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Recovery of Costs

DefendantUnited States General Services Administration
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2021-06-141COMPLAINT against United States General Services Administration filed by Carlos D. Gamez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons)(ABC) Modified on 6/15/2021 (ABC). (Entered: 06/14/2021)
2021-06-142MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Carlos D. Gamez. (ABC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. (Entered: 06/14/2021)
2021-08-273ORDER granting 2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. See Order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 8/27/2021. (MLM) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
2021-09-104SUMMONS issued as to United States General Services Administration, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (JLD) (Entered: 09/10/2021)
2021-09-236SUMMONS returned executed by Carlos D. Gamez. United States General Services Administration served on 9/21/2021, answer due 11/22/2021. (JLD) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
2021-09-237PROOF of service by Carlos D. Gamez as to the General Services Administration. (JLD) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
2021-09-238PROOF of service by Carlos D. Gamez as to the Attorney General of the United States. (JLD) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
2021-09-275***DISCHARGED per 10 Endorsed Order.*** ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Plaintiff is directed to show cause by a written response, filed on or before 10/4/2021, as to why this case should not be dismissed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) for failure to serve the defendant within 90 days after the complaint was filed. Failure to respond will result in this action being dismissed without prejudice without further notice. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 9/27/2021. (JMB) Modified text 9/27/21. (JLD) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
2021-09-279RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 5 Order to show cause filed by Carlos D. Gamez. (JLD) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
2021-09-2710ENDORSED ORDER: Upon review of 9 Plaintiff's filing, 5 Order to Show Cause is discharged. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 9/27/2021. (JMB) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
2021-11-1811Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by United States General Services Administration. (Kenneth, Michael) Modified event type and notified counsel on 11/18/2021 (JLD). (Entered: 11/18/2021)
2021-11-1912ENDORSED ORDER granting 11 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. By December 6, 2021, Defendant U.S. General Service Administration must respond to Plaintiff's complaint. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 11/19/2021. (JMB) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
2021-11-1913CIVIL CASE ORDER. Counsel and any unrepresented party shall meet within forty days after any defendant appears for the purposes of preparing and filing a Case Management Report. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 11/19/2021. (JMB) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
2021-11-2214NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Carlos D. Gamez. Related case(s): No (BD) (Entered: 11/22/2021)
2021-11-2315NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by United States General Services Administration. Related case(s): No (Kenneth, Michael) (Entered: 11/23/2021)
2021-11-2316CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re 13 Order pdf by United States General Services Administration. (Kenneth, Michael) (Entered: 11/23/2021)
2021-11-2417CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re 13 Order pdf by Carlos D. Gamez. (BD) (Entered: 11/24/2021)
2021-12-0318NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by Carlos D. Gamez. (AG) (Entered: 12/03/2021)
2021-12-0619ENDORSED ORDER: Plaintiff has filed a 18 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. Because no defendant has filed an answer or motion for summary judgment, this notice is self-executing. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i); Matthews v. Gaither , 902 F.2d 877, 880 (11th Cir. 1990) ("The dismissal [under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i)] is effective immediately upon the filing of a written notice of dismissal, and no subsequent court order is required."). The Clerk is directed to terminate any deadlines and pending motions and to close this case. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 12/6/2021. (JMB) (Entered: 12/06/2021)
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