| Date Filed | Doc # | Docket Text |
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| 2022-09-02 | 1 | COMPLAINT against US Department of State with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402 receipt number AFLMDC-19959189) filed by Matthew J Pittard. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 A, # 2 Exhibit 1 B, # 3 Exhibit 1 C, # 4 Exhibit 1 D, # 5 Exhibit 1E, # 6 Exhibit 1 F, # 7 1 Exhibit G, # 8 1 Exhibit H, # 9 1 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit 1 J, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Castaneda, Rebecca) Modified on 9/6/2022 to edit text (LD). (Entered: 09/02/2022) |
| 2022-09-02 | 2 | NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Thomas P. Barber and Magistrate Judge Mac R. McCoy. New case number: 8:22-cv-2036-TPB-MRM. (SJB) (Entered: 09/02/2022) |
| 2022-09-02 | 3 | PROPOSED summons to be issued by Matthew J Pittard. (Castaneda, Rebecca) (Entered: 09/02/2022) |
| 2022-09-06 | 4 | SUMMONS issued as to US Department of State . (LD) (Entered: 09/06/2022) |
| 2022-09-07 | 5 | NOTICE to Counsel of Local Rule 1.07(c), Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), and Local Rule 3.03. -Local Rule 1.07(c) requires lead counsel to promptly file a Notice of a Related Action that identifies and describes any related action pending in the Middle District or elsewhere. -Local Rule 3.02(a)(2) requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. -Local Rule 3.03 requires each party to file a disclosure statement with the first appearance that identifies (1) each person that has or might have an interest in the outcome, (2) each entity with publicly traded shares or debt potentially affected by the outcome, (3) each additional entity likely to actively participate, and (4) each person arguably eligible for restitution. The disclosure statement must include this certification - I certify that, except as disclosed, I am unaware of an actual or potential conflict of interest affecting the district judge or the magistrate judge in this action, and I will immediately notify the judge in writing within fourteen days after I know of a conflict. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (SRC) (Entered: 09/07/2022) |
| 2022-09-15 | 6 | CERTIFICATE of service by Matthew J Pittard . (Castaneda, Rebecca) (Entered: 09/15/2022) |
| 2022-09-15 | 7 | PROPOSED summons to be issued by Matthew J Pittard. (Castaneda, Rebecca) (Entered: 09/15/2022) |
| 2022-09-16 | 8 | SUMMONS issued as to U.S. Attorney. (LD) (Entered: 09/16/2022) |
| 2022-10-20 | 9 | ***COUNSEL NOTIFIED TO REFILE UNDER SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED AS TO USA*** CERTIFICATE of service by Matthew J Pittard . (Castaneda, Rebecca) Modified on 10/20/2022 (LD). (Entered: 10/20/2022) |
| 2022-10-20 | 10 | ***COUNSEL NOTIFIED TO REFILE UNDER CORRECT EVENT CODE: SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED AS TO USA*** RETURN of service executed on October 11, 2022 by Matthew J Pittard as to US Department of State. (Castaneda, Rebecca) Modified on 10/20/2022 (LD). (Entered: 10/20/2022) |
| 2022-10-20 | 11 | SUMMONS returned executed by Matthew J Pittard. US Department of State served on 10/11/2022, answer due 12/12/2022. (Castaneda, Rebecca) (Entered: 10/20/2022) |
| 2022-12-14 | 12 | ANSWER and affirmative defenses to 1 Complaint, by US Department of State.(Stegeby, Erik) (Entered: 12/14/2022) |
| 2023-01-23 | 13 | NOTICE of hearing: Initial Case Management Conference set for FEBRUARY 22, 2023, at 09:30 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. (SRC) (Entered: 01/23/2023) |
| 2023-02-22 | 14 | ORAL MOTION to Compel disclosure of unredacted versions of discovery that was produced and the completion of the remaining discovery requested by Matthew J Pittard. (CDM) (Entered: 02/22/2023) |
| 2023-02-22 | 15 | Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 2/22/2023. Court Reporter: Rebekah Lockwood (CDM) (Entered: 02/22/2023) |
| 2023-02-22 | 16 | ORDER to show cause why they have not provided unredacted version of the public records as well as produce all other public records which have been requested and not yet produced as to US Department of State. Show Cause Response due by 3/9/2023 Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 2/22/2023. (CDM) (Entered: 02/22/2023) |
| 2023-03-02 | 17 | NOTICE of hearing: Case Management Conference set for JULY 26, 2023, at 01:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. (SRC) (Entered: 03/02/2023) |
| 2023-03-07 | 18 | TRANSCRIPT of Case Management Conference Proceedings held on 02/22/2023 before Judge Amanda A. Sansone. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Rebekah Lockwood. Email address: r.lockwooduscr@gmail.com. Telephone number: (813) 301-5380. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 3/28/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/7/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/5/2023. (RML) (Entered: 03/07/2023) |
| 2023-03-09 | 19 | RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 16 Order to show cause, filed by US Department of State. (Stegeby, Erik) (Entered: 03/09/2023) |
| 2023-03-20 | 20 | MOTION to Compel Production of Documents by Matthew J Pittard. (Castaneda, Rebecca) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mac R. McCoy. Modified on 3/20/2023 to edit text (LD). (Entered: 03/20/2023) |
| 2023-04-03 | 21 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 14 MOTION to Compel unredacted versions of discovery that was produced and the completion of the remaining discovery, 20 MOTION to Compel PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS filed by US Department of State. (Stegeby, Erik) (Entered: 04/03/2023) |
| 2023-04-04 | 22 | TEXT ORDER denying without prejudice 20 Plaintiff's First Motion to Compel Production of Documents. Based on the representations made by Defendant in its response brief (Doc. 21 ), it appears that meaningful conferral on the requested relief will likely prove useful in resolving many of the disputed issues. Additionally, Plaintiff did not file a supplemental certification that counsel continued to diligently attempt to confer on the motion for three days after the motion's filing as required by M.D. Fla. R. 3.01(g)(3). If after a good-faith conference between counsel regarding the requested relief there are still issues remaining, Plaintiff may renew his motion in full compliance with the Court's local rules. If Plaintiff renews his motion, Plaintiff must include in the motion's legal memorandum the legal basis for a motion to compel as opposed to a motion for summary judgment. See Miscavige v. I.R.S. , 2 F.3d 366, 369 (11th Cir. 1993) ("Generally, FOIA cases should be handled on motions for summary judgment, once the documents in issue are properly identified."). Signed by Magistrate Judge Mac R. McCoy on 4/4/2023. (CBB) (Entered: 04/04/2023) |
| 2023-07-26 | 23 | Joint MOTION to Continue Case Management Conference set for JULY 26, 2023 by Matthew J Pittard. (Castaneda, Rebecca) (Entered: 07/26/2023) |
| 2023-07-26 | 24 | ENDORSED ORDER: The "Joint Motion to Continue Status Conference" (Doc. 23 ) is granted. The case management conference scheduled for July 26, 2023, will be rescheduled by separate notice. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 7/26/2023. (EKB) (Entered: 07/26/2023) |
| 2023-07-26 | 25 | NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Case Management Conference previously scheduled for 7/26/2023 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: OCTOBER 25, 2023, at 01:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. (SRC) (Entered: 07/26/2023) |
| 2023-07-31 | 26 | Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Unassigned Magistrate. New case number: 8:22-cv-2036-TPB-UAM. Magistrate Judge Mac R. McCoy no longer assigned to the case. (JNB) (Entered: 07/31/2023) |
| 2023-09-05 | 27 | ENDORSED ORDER: Because Plaintiff filed a subsequent written motion to compel (Doc. ( 20 ), Plaintiff's oral motion to compel (Doc. 14) is denied as moot. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 9/5/2023. (EKB) (Entered: 09/05/2023) |
| 2023-10-25 | 28 | Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Judge Thomas P. Barber: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 10/25/2023. Court Reporter: Rebekah Lockwood (SRC) (Entered: 10/27/2023) |
| 2023-10-27 | 29 | NOTICE of hearing: Case Management Conference set for JANUARY 17, 2024, at 01:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. (SRC) (Entered: 10/27/2023) |
| 2024-01-03 | 30 | Case Reassigned to US Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. New case number: 8:22-cv-02036-TPB-NHA. Magistrate Judge Unassigned Magistrate no longer assigned to the case. (SAO) (Entered: 01/03/2024) |
| 2024-01-17 | 31 | Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Judge Thomas P. Barber: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 1/17/2024. Court Reporter: Rebekah Lockwood (SRC) (Entered: 01/18/2024) |
| 2024-01-18 | 32 | NOTICE of hearing: Case Management Conference set for JUNE 26, 2024, at 01:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. (SRC) (Entered: 01/18/2024) |
| 2024-02-26 | 33 | SUGGESTION of Proposed order by Matthew J Pittard. (Castaneda, Rebecca) (Entered: 02/26/2024) |
| 2024-04-04 | 34 | NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Case Management Conference previously scheduled for 6/26/2024 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: JULY 24, 2024, at 01:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. (SRC) (Entered: 04/04/2024) |
| 2024-04-05 | 35 | ORDER: Defendant is directed to have an employee or employees present at the Case Management Conference scheduled for July 24, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., prepared to testify under oath on behalf of Defendant regarding Defendant's production in response to Plaintiff's requests. See order for details. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 4/5/2024. (MEJ) (Entered: 04/05/2024) |
| 2024-05-28 | 36 | AMENDED ORDER DIRECTING ATTENDANCE: Defendant is directed to have an employee or employees present at the case management conference scheduled for July 24, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., prepared to testify under oath on behalf of Defendant regarding Defendant's production in response to Plaintiff's requests. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 5/28/2024. (MEJ) (Entered: 05/28/2024) |
| 2024-06-21 | 37 | TRANSCRIPT of Case Management Conference Proceedings held on 10/25/2023 before Judge Thomas P. Barber. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Rebekah Lockwood. Email address: r.lockwooduscr@gmail.com. Telephone number: (813) 301-5380. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 7/12/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/22/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/19/2024. (RML) (Entered: 06/21/2024) |
| 2024-06-21 | 38 | TRANSCRIPT of Case Management Conference Proceedings held on 01/17/2024 before Judge Thomas P. Barber. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Rebekah Lockwood. Email address: r.lockwooduscr@gmail.com. Telephone number: (813) 301-5380. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 7/12/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/22/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/19/2024. (RML) (Entered: 06/21/2024) |
| 2024-07-08 | 39 | NOTICE of Appearance by Lacy R. Harwell, Jr on behalf of US Department of State and Substitution of Counsel (Harwell, Lacy) Modified on 7/8/2024 as to docket text (ARL). (Entered: 07/08/2024) |
| 2024-07-08 | 40 | Unopposed MOTION for E. Kenneth Stegeby to Withdraw as Attorney by US Department of State. (Stegeby, Erik) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. (Entered: 07/08/2024) |
| 2024-07-08 | 41 | Consent MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically relief from in person attendance by agency representative at status conference by US Department of State. (Harwell, Lacy) (Entered: 07/08/2024) |
| 2024-07-08 | 42 | Endorsed Order granting 40 Motion for Erik Kenneth Stegeby to withdraw as attorney for Defendant. AUSA Harwell will continue to represent Defendant. The Clerk is directed to terminate Erik Kenneth Stegeby as counsel and from the service list. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams on 7/8/2024. (BPC) (Entered: 07/08/2024) |
| 2024-07-10 | 43 | ENDORSED ORDER: "Defendant's Consented Motion for Relief from In Person Attendance at Status Conference" (Doc. 41 ) is granted. Defendant is relieved of the obligation to send an agency representative to appear in person at the status conference scheduled for July 24, 2024. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 7/10/2024. (MEJ) (Entered: 07/10/2024) |
| 2024-07-24 | 44 | NOTICE of settlement by US Department of State (Harwell, Lacy) (Entered: 07/24/2024) |
| 2024-07-30 | 45 | ENDORSED ORDER: On the basis of the "Notice of Settlement" (Doc. 44 ), this cause is hereby dismissed, without prejudice and subject to the right of the parties, within 60 days of the date hereof, to submit a stipulated form of final order or judgment, or request an extension of time, should they so choose, or for any party to move to reopen the action, upon good cause being shown. After that 60-day period, however, without further order, this dismissal shall be deemed with prejudice. The Clerk is directed to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, and thereafter close this case. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 7/30/2024. (MEJ) (Entered: 07/30/2024) |
| 2024-07-31 | 46 | NOTICE of Local Rule 1.11(e), which provides that, unless an order states another time, a seal under Rule 1.11 expires ninety days after a case is closed and all appeals are exhausted. To prevent the content of a sealed item from appearing on the docket after the seal expires, a party or interested non-party must move for relief before the seal expires. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD) (Entered: 07/31/2024) |
| 2024-08-06 | 47 | STIPULATION re 45 Order by US Department of State. (Harwell, Lacy) (Entered: 08/06/2024) |
| 2024-08-06 | 48 | CORRECTED STIPULATION of Settlement re 45 Order by US Department of State. (Harwell, Lacy) Modified text on 8/7/2024 (BD). (Entered: 08/06/2024) |
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