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Case TitleBADER FAMILY FOUNDATION v. UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2023cv01370
Date Filed2023-05-15
Date Closed2023-07-17
JudgeJudge Rudolph Contreras
PlaintiffBADER FAMILY FOUNDATION
Case DescriptionThe Bader Family Foundation submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Small Business Administration for records concerning allegations that the agency discriminated against disabled contractors. BFF also requested a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The agency responded to the request and provided records with exemptions under Exemption 2 (internal practices and procedures) and Exemption 6 (invasion of privacy). BFF filed an administrative appeal. After hearing nothing further from the agency, BFF filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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Date FiledDoc #Docket Text
2023-05-151COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-10068850) filed by BADER FAMILY FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons for the US Attorney, # 3 Summons for the SBA, # 4 Summons for the Attorney General)(Bader, Hans) (Entered: 05/15/2023)
2023-05-16Case Assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. (zsl) (Entered: 05/16/2023)
2023-05-162SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zsl) (Entered: 05/16/2023)
2023-06-123Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File by UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 06/12/2023)
2023-06-12MINUTE ORDER granting 3 Defendant's Consent Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall respond to the Complaint on or before July 14, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 6/12/23. (lcrc2) (Entered: 06/12/2023)
2023-07-144STIPULATION re 1 Complaint, by UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 07/14/2023)
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