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Case TitleHolm et al v. Federal Bureau of Investigation et al
DistrictWestern District of Washington
CityTacoma
Case Number3:2023cv05177
Date Filed2023-03-06
Date Closed2024-02-26
JudgeDistrict Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright
PlaintiffBrian Holm
PlaintiffKristin Holm
Case DescriptionBrian and Kristin Holm submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for records concerning a specified FBI investigation. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and told the Holms that it had located 746 responsive pages that it was processing. The agency told the Holms that it would take 67 months to process their request. The Holms then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantFederal Bureau of Investigation
DefendantUnited States Department of Justice
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Complaint attachment 4
Opinion/Order [14]
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2023-03-061COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief for Violation of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552 et seq. against defendant(s) Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice (Receipt # AWAWDC-7914760) Attorney Eric M Stahl added to party Brian Holm(pty:pla), Attorney Eric M Stahl added to party Kristin Holm(pty:pla) filed by Brian Holm, Kristin Holm. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 03/06/2023)
2023-03-062PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS re 1 Complaint,, Summons as to Federal Bureau of Investigation by Plaintiffs Brian Holm, Kristin Holm (Attachments: # 1 Summons as to U.S. Department of Justice, # 2 Summons as to U.S. Attorney's Office)(Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 03/06/2023)
2023-03-06Hon. Brian A Tsuchida added. (AMD) (Entered: 03/06/2023)
2023-03-063Summonses Electronically Issued as to defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - DOJ, # 2 Summons - US Attorney)(AMD) (Entered: 03/06/2023)
2023-03-074APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Thomas R. Burke FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs Brian Holm, Kristin Holm (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7917172 (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 03/07/2023)
2023-03-085ORDER re 4 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Thomas R Burke for Plaintiffs Brian Holm and Kristin Holm by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC) (Entered: 03/08/2023)
2023-03-216AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington on behalf of Federal Bureau of Investigation on 3/10/2023, filed by Plaintiffs Brian Holm, Kristin Holm. (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 03/21/2023)
2023-03-217AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington on behalf of U.S. Department of Justice on 3/10/2023, filed by Plaintiffs Brian Holm, Kristin Holm. (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 03/21/2023)
2023-03-218AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Federal Bureau of Investigation on 3/10/2023, filed by Plaintiffs Brian Holm, Kristin Holm. (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 03/21/2023)
2023-03-219AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to U.S. Department of Justice on 3/10/2023, filed by Plaintiffs Brian Holm, Kristin Holm. (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 03/21/2023)
2023-03-2210NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tyler Bourke on behalf of Plaintiffs Brian Holm, Kristin Holm. (Bourke, Tyler) (Entered: 03/22/2023)
2023-04-1011ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, Attorney Annalisa L Cravens added to party Federal Bureau of Investigation(pty:dft), Attorney Annalisa L Cravens added to party United States Department of Justice(pty:dft) by Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit May 2022 Acknowledgement Letter, # 2 Exhibit July 2022 Acknowledgement Letter)(Cravens, Annalisa) (Entered: 04/10/2023)
2023-04-1012NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT TO A US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND DECLINATION OF CONSENT FORM. Each party will be deemed to have knowingly and voluntarily consented to proceed before a Magistrate Judge if this form is not returned by 4/17/2023. Please Note: Forms must not be electronically filed with the Court. (AQ) (Entered: 04/10/2023)
2023-04-1213MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. Case reassigned to Judge Thomas S. Zilly for all further proceedings. Hon. Brian A Tsuchida no longer assigned to case. (AQ) (Entered: 04/12/2023)
2023-04-1314MINUTE ORDER: The Court concludes that this proceeding is exempt from the initial disclosure requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) and the initial conference requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f). Counsel are directed to confer and to file a JOINT STATUS REPORT by June 16, 2023. The conference among counsel shall be by direct and personal communication. Signed by Judge Thomas S. Zilly. (LH) (Entered: 04/13/2023)
2023-06-21Pursuant to the defendants' unopposed telephonic request, the deadline for filing a Joint Status Report is EXTENDED to June 30, 2023. (KK) (Entered: 06/21/2023)
2023-06-29Pursuant to the parties' telephonic request, the deadline for filing a Joint Status Report is EXTENDED to August 31, 2023. (KK) (Entered: 06/29/2023)
2023-08-30Pursuant to the parties' telephonic request, the deadline for filing a Joint Status Report is EXTENDED to October 31, 2023. (KK) (Entered: 08/30/2023)
2023-08-30This case is TRANSFERRED to Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. Judge Thomas S. Zilly is no longer assigned to case. (KK) (Entered: 08/30/2023)
2023-10-3015Stipulated MOTION to Extend Joint Status Report Deadline , filed by Defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice. Noting Date 10/30/2023, (Cravens, Annalisa) (Entered: 10/30/2023)
2023-10-3116ORDER granting 15 Stipulated MOTION to Extend Joint Status Report Deadline. The parties shall submit a joint status report by 11/30/2023. Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(AMD) (Entered: 10/31/2023)
2023-11-3017NOTICE of Settlement by All Defendants (Cravens, Annalisa) (Entered: 11/30/2023)
2023-12-0118Pursuant to 17 Notice of Settlement, all pending deadlines/hearings are terminated. Dismissal/Settlement papers due by 4/1/2024 1/30/2024 . (MET) Modified settlement paper deadline on 1/22/2024 per 20 Order (AMD). (Entered: 12/01/2023)
2024-01-2219Stipulated MOTION to Extend Deadline to File Final Dismissal Papers , filed by Defendants Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice. Noting Date 1/22/2024, (Cravens, Annalisa) (Entered: 01/22/2024)
2024-01-2220ORDER granting 19 Stipulated MOTION to Extend Deadline to File Final Dismissal Papers. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file final dismissal papers by 4/1/2024. Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(AMD) (Entered: 01/22/2024)
2024-02-2621STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by parties (Cravens, Annalisa) (Entered: 02/26/2024)
2024-02-26MINUTE ORDER: pursuant to 21 Stipulation of Dismissal, this case is now closed. Entered at the direction of Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (MET) (Entered: 02/26/2024)
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