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Case TitleAMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION v. CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv02021
Date Filed2021-07-27
Date Closed2024-02-13
JudgeJudge Carl J. Nichols
PlaintiffAMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION
Case DescriptionAmericans for Prosperity Foundation submitted a FOIA request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for records concerning the agency's efforts to collect $143 billion in improper Medicaid payments from 2019 and 2020. APFC also requested a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, APFC filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantCENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
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2021-07-271COMPLAINT against CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8624814) filed by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Summons USAO-DC, # 7 Summons CMS, # 8 Summons USAG)(Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 07/27/2021)
2021-07-272LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION (Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 07/27/2021)
2021-07-27Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (adh, ) (Entered: 07/27/2021)
2021-07-273SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 07/27/2021)
2021-07-284NOTICE of Appearance by Eric R. Bolinder on behalf of AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION (Bolinder, Eric) (Entered: 07/28/2021)
2021-07-305RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 7/28/2021. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/27/2021. (Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 07/30/2021)
2021-07-306RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES served on 7/30/2021 (Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 07/30/2021)
2021-08-037RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 08/02/2021. (Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
2021-08-238NOTICE of Appearance by Paul Cirino on behalf of CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (Cirino, Paul) (Entered: 08/23/2021)
2021-08-279ANSWER to Complaint by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES.(Cirino, Paul) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
2021-09-23MINUTE 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 October 14, 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 requests and any discussions regarding whether Plaintiff's requests 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 September 23, 2021. (lccjn1) (Entered: 09/23/2021)
2021-09-23Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/14/2021. (zcal) (Entered: 09/24/2021)
2021-10-1410Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Cirino, Paul) (Entered: 10/14/2021)
2021-10-18MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 10 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED the Parties shall file an additional joint status report by December 13, 2021, advising the Court of the status of this matter and including a proposal for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 18, 2021. (lccjn1) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
2021-12-1311Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION. (Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
2021-12-1412STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 14, 2021. (lccjn1) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
2021-12-14MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the 11 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file, by January 28, 2022, an additional joint status report and including a proposal for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 14, 2021. (lccjn1) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
2021-12-2513NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Bradley Silverman on behalf of CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES Substituting for attorney Paul Cirino (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 12/25/2021)
2022-01-2714Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 01/27/2022)
2022-02-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 14 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file, by February 28, 2022, an additional joint status report, including a proposal for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on February 2, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 02/02/2022)
2022-02-2815Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 02/28/2022)
2022-03-04MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 15 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file, by April 1, 2022, an additional joint status report, including the status of Defendant's response to Plaintiff's request and a proposal for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on March 4, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 03/04/2022)
2022-03-3116Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 03/31/2022)
2022-04-05MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 16 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file, by May 2, 2022, an additional joint status report, including a proposal for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on April 5, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 04/05/2022)
2022-05-0217Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 05/02/2022)
2022-06-0218Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 06/02/2022)
2022-06-06MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 18 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file, by July 5, 2022, an additional joint status report, including a proposal for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 6, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 06/06/2022)
2022-07-0519Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 07/05/2022)
2022-07-11MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 19 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file, by August 12, 2022, an additional joint status report, including a proposal for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 11, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 07/11/2022)
2022-08-1220Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 08/12/2022)
2022-08-18MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 20 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the parties shall file an additional joint status report by September 12, 2022 and every 60 days thereafter until either party moves for a briefing schedule for dispositive motions, files a dispositive motion, or the case is terminated. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on August 18, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 08/18/2022)
2022-09-1221Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 09/12/2022)
2022-10-0522Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 10/05/2022)
2022-10-11MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 22 Joint Motion for Briefing Schedule, it is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its motion for summary judgment by November 14, 2022; Plaintiff shall file its opposition to Defendant's motion and any cross-motion for summary judgment by December 12, 2022; Defendant shall file its reply in support of its motion and its opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion by January 16, 2023; and Plaintiff shall file its reply in support of its cross-motion by February 6, 2023. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 11, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 10/11/2022)
2022-10-11Set/Reset Deadlines: Cross Motions due by 12/12/2022. Response to Cross Motions due by 1/16/2023. Reply to Cross Motions due by 2/6/2023. Summary Judgment motions due by 11/14/2022. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 12/12/2022. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 1/16/2023. (zcal) (Entered: 10/12/2022)
2022-11-1123Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Move for Summary Judgment by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 11/11/2022)
2022-11-13MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Defendant's 23 Consent Motion for Extension of Time, it is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its motion for summary judgment by November 15, 2022; Plaintiff shall file its opposition to Defendant's motion and any cross-motion for summary judgment by December 13, 2022; Defendant shall file its reply in support of its motion and its opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion by January 16, 2023; and Plaintiff shall file its reply in support of its cross-motion by February 6, 2023. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on November 13, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 11/13/2022)
2022-11-13Set/Reset Deadlines: Cross Motions due by 12/13/2022. (zcal) (Entered: 11/14/2022)
2022-11-1524MOTION for Summary Judgment by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Declaration of Hugh Gilmore, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 11/15/2022)
2022-12-1325Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts Pl.'s SUMF, # 3 Statement of Facts Pl.'s Response to Def.'s SUMF, # 4 Declaration of Ryan P. Mulvey, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 12/13/2022)
2022-12-1326Memorandum in opposition to re 24 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION. (Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 12/13/2022)
2022-12-1327NOTICE of Compliance by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION (Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 12/13/2022)
2023-01-1228Consent MOTION to Modify Briefing Schedule by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 01/12/2023)
2023-01-13MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 28 Consent Motion to Modify Briefing Schedule, it is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its reply in support of its motion for summary judgment and its opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion by January 18, 2023; and Plaintiff shall file its reply in support of its cross-motion by February 8, 2023. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on January 13, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 01/13/2023)
2023-01-1829REPLY to opposition to motion re 24 Motion for Summary Judgment f filed by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) Modified docket relationship on 1/19/2023 (zed). (Entered: 01/18/2023)
2023-01-1830DECLARATION of Hugh Gilmore (2d) by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES re 29 Reply to opposition to Motion filed by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 01/18/2023)
2023-01-1831Memorandum in opposition to re 25 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 2d Declaration of Hugh Gilmore, # 2 Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Silverman, Bradley) Modified docket event/text on 1/19/2023 (zed). (Entered: 01/18/2023)
2023-01-1832ERRATA (Corrected Reply in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment and Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment) by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES re 29 Reply to opposition to Motion, 31 Response to motion,. (Attachments: # 1 2d Declaration of Hugh Gilmore)(Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 01/18/2023)
2023-02-0833REPLY to opposition to motion re 25 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION. (Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2023-07-26MINUTE ORDER. It is ORDERED that the Parties shall appear for a hearing on the 24 , 25 Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment on August 9, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. in Courtroom 17. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 26, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 07/26/2023)
2023-08-0734NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
2023-08-0835RESPONSE re 34 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY filed by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION. (Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 08/08/2023)
2023-08-09Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Carl J. Nichols: Motion Hearing held on 8/9/2023 re 25 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION, 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. After oral argument, the Court ORDERS the Government to file a submission by 8/23/2023. Plaintiff shall file a supplemental memorandum in response to the government's submission of no more than five pages by 8/30/2023. (Court Reporter Lorraine Herman) (nbn) (Entered: 08/09/2023)
2023-08-1836Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 08/18/2023)
2023-08-2337SEALED DOCUMENT filed by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES(This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 08/23/2023)
2023-08-2338NOTICE of Lodging by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES re 37 Sealed Document (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 08/23/2023)
2023-08-3039SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 25 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION. (Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 08/30/2023)
2023-08-3040MOTION for Order to Exclude Ex Parte Declaration by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 08/30/2023)
2023-09-1341RESPONSE re 40 MOTION for Order to Exclude Ex Parte Declaration filed by CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 09/13/2023)
2023-09-2042REPLY to opposition to motion re 40 MOTION for Order to Exclude Ex Parte Declaration filed by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION. (Mulvey, Ryan) (Entered: 09/20/2023)
2024-02-1343MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on February 13, 2024. (lccjn1) (Entered: 02/13/2024)
2024-02-1344ORDER granting 24 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment, denying 25 Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, and denying 40 Plaintiff's Motion to Exclude. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on February 13, 2024. (lccjn1) (Entered: 02/13/2024)
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