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Case TitleE.B. v. U.S. Department Of Justice
DistrictEastern District of New York
CityBrooklyn
Case Number1:2023cv05462
Date Filed2023-07-19
Date Closed2024-04-29
JudgeJudge Diane Gujarati
PlaintiffE.B.
Case DescriptionE.B. submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for records concerning his wrongful arrest. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The FBI disclosed 80 pages of responsive records with 41 pages containing redactions. E.B. filed an administrative appeal but after E.B. was dissatisfied with the agency's response, he filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. Department Of Justice
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2023-07-191COMPLAINT against U.S. Department Of Justice filing fee $ 402, receipt number ANYEDC-16906486 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -Yes,, filed by E.B.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Proposed Summons) (Migliori, Donald) (Entered: 07/19/2023)
2023-07-19Case Assigned to Judge Diane Gujarati and Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (KD) (Entered: 07/19/2023)
2023-07-192In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to the Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. The form may also be accessed at the following link: http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO085.pdf . You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences . Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. (KD) (Entered: 07/19/2023)
2023-07-193This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (KD) (Entered: 07/19/2023)
2023-07-19Notice of Related Case: The Civil Cover Sheet filed in this civil action indicates a related case. (KD) (Entered: 07/19/2023)
2023-07-194Summons Issued as to U.S. Department Of Justice, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (KD) (Entered: 07/19/2023)
2023-07-285SCHEDULING ORDER: An In-Person Initial Conference is scheduled for 11/29/2023 at 10:20 AM in Courtroom 13A South before Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon. The parties must complete the attached Joint Proposed Case Management Plan (CMP) and file it on ECF no later than 11/14/2023. In the event that Defendant has not answered or otherwise appeared, Plaintiff must also mail a copy of this Order, its attachment and the full docket to the last known mailing address for Defendant and file proof on ECF by the CMP filing date. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 7/28/2023. (MG) (Entered: 07/28/2023)
2023-08-286SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.B.. U.S. Department Of Justice served on 8/23/2023, answer due 9/13/2023. (Migliori, Donald) (Entered: 08/28/2023)
2023-09-207Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by U.S. Department Of Justice. (Cooper, David) (Entered: 09/20/2023)
2023-09-28ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer, on consent. Defendant's deadline to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is extended to 9/29/2023. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 9/28/2023. (GS) (Entered: 09/28/2023)
2023-09-298ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by U.S. Department Of Justice. (Cooper, David) (Entered: 09/29/2023)
2023-11-09SCHEDULING ORDER: The 11/29/2023 Initial Conference is advanced to 11/22/2023 at 12:00 PM and is converted to a telephone conference. The parties are to call 877-336-1829 and dial the access code 3581283 for the AT&T conference bridge. The parties are reminded of the 11/14/2023 deadline to complete and file the Joint Proposed Case Management Plan at 5 . Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 11/9/2023. (GS) (Entered: 11/09/2023)
2023-11-14SCHEDULING ORDER: Due to a conflict in the Court's calendar, the 11/22/2023 Telephonic Initial Conference is rescheduled for 11/21/2023 at 10:30 AM. The parties are to call 877-336-1829 and dial the access code 3581283 for the AT&T conference bridge. The parties are reminded of today's deadline to file a Joint Proposed Case Management Plan (see 5 ). Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 11/14/2023. (GS) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
2023-11-149Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Proposed Case Management Plan, in that the parties respectfully request permission to forgo completion of it, because this is a FOIA action in which there is no anticipated discovery by U.S. Department Of Justice. (Cooper, David) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
2023-11-1510MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Mary Schiavo Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-17286375 by E.B.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Admission Information) (Migliori, Donald) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
2023-11-15ORDER. The joint motion at ECF No. 9 is granted. In light of parties' agreement that discovery is not needed and that the case is ripe for summary judgment motion practice, the 11/21/2023 Initial Conference and Case Management Plan filing deadline are adjourned sine die. By 11/22/2023, the parties must file a joint letter proposing a deadline for initiating summary judgment motion practice in accordance with the District Judge's Individual Rules. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 11/15/2023. (GS) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
2023-11-15ORDER granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The attorney shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that s/he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 11/15/2023. (GS) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
2023-11-1611NOTICE of Appearance by Mary Schiavo on behalf of E.B. (aty to be noticed) (Schiavo, Mary) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
2023-11-2212Letter jointly proposing a deadline for initiating summary judgment motion practice in accordance with Individual Rule III.A of the Honorable Diane Gujarati, U.S. District Judge by U.S. Department Of Justice (Cooper, David) (Entered: 11/22/2023)
2023-11-29ORDER. The joint proposed deadline at 12 is so-ordered. By 12/15/2023, the parties will initiate summary judgment motion practice in accordance with the District Judge's Individual Rules. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 11/29/2023. (GS) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
2023-12-1313Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File to file a pre-motion conference letter by U.S. Department Of Justice. (Cooper, David) (Entered: 12/13/2023)
2023-12-18ORDER granting 13 Motion for Extension of Time to File. On consent, the deadline to initiate dispositive motion practice in accordance with the District Judge's Individual Rules is extended to 1/5/2024. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 12/18/2023. (GS) (Entered: 12/18/2023)
2024-01-0514Letter MOTION for pre motion conference in anticipation of filing a motion for summary judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 by U.S. Department Of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Defendants' Statement Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 56.1, # 2 Declaration of Michael G. Seidel) (Cooper, David) STRICKEN pursuant to Judge Diane Gujarati's Order dated 1/8/2024 (Entered: 01/05/2024)
2024-01-08ORDER striking 14 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference -- The Declaration of Michael G. Seidel, ECF No. 14-2, indicates that Exhibits A through F are "attached hereto," see ECF No. 14-2 at 33, but no exhibits are attached to the Declaration. The Clerk of Court is directed to strike Docket Entry 14 from the docket. Defendant shall file any renewed motion for a pre-motion conference by January 10, 2024. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 1/8/2024. (IH) (Entered: 01/08/2024)
2024-01-0815Letter MOTION for pre motion conference in anticipation of filing a motion for summary judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 by U.S. Department Of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Defendants' Statement Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 56.1, # 2 Declaration of Michael G. Seidel with accompanying Exhibits A through F) (Cooper, David) (Entered: 01/08/2024)
2024-01-2216Letter For Extension to Respond by E.B. (Schiavo, Mary) (Entered: 01/22/2024)
2024-01-2317RESPONSE to Motion re 15 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference in anticipation of filing a motion for summary judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 filed by E.B.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Mary Schiavo, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B) (Schiavo, Mary) (Entered: 01/23/2024)
2024-01-24ORDER re 17 RESPONSE -- As set forth in the undersigned's Individual Practice Rules, a party responding to a pre-motion conference letter filed in connection with an anticipated summary judgment motion must file a responsive Rule 56.1 Statement in the form set forth in Local Civil Rule 56.1. See Individual Practice Rule III.A.3. Plaintiff has failed to file a responsive Rule 56.1 Statement. See ECF No. 17. Plaintiff is afforded until January 26, 2024 to comply with Individual Practice Rule III.A.3. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 1/24/2024. (ECS) (Entered: 01/24/2024)
2024-01-2618RULE 56.1 STATEMENT re 17 Response to Motion, filed by E.B.. (Schiavo, Mary) (Entered: 01/26/2024)
2024-02-29ORDER granting 15 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference -- A pre-motion conference on Defendant's anticipated motion for summary judgment will be held on March 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The call-in information for the telephone conference is 1-877-336-1839 and the access code is 2643682. Counsel should call in to the telephone conference five minutes before the conference begins. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of any court proceeding or communication with the Court are prohibited. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions. A transcript of the proceedings may be ordered from the Clerk's Office. If any party has difficulty accessing the telephone conference, please contact chambers at Gujarati_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 2/29/2024. (ECS) (Entered: 02/29/2024)
2024-03-1119Consent MOTION to Adjourn Conference scheduled for March 15, 2024 to a later date and time convenient for the Court by U.S. Department Of Justice. (Cooper, David) (Entered: 03/11/2024)
2024-03-1320Letter MOTION to Withdraw 19 Consent MOTION to Adjourn Conference scheduled for March 15, 2024 to a later date and time convenient for the Court by U.S. Department Of Justice. (Cooper, David) (Entered: 03/13/2024)
2024-03-14ORDER granting 20 Letter MOTION to Withdraw 19 Consent MOTION to Adjourn Conference -- The motion to withdraw the motion to adjourn the pre-motion conference scheduled for March 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. is granted. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 3/14/2024. (ECS) (Entered: 03/14/2024)
2024-03-15Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Diane Gujarati: Pre-Motion Conference held on March 15, 2024. Mary Schiavo appeared on behalf of Plaintiff. David Allen Cooper appeared on behalf of Defendant. Case called. Discussion held. The parties were directed to file, by March 29, 2024, the joint status letter discussed on the record. (FTR Log #23-cv-05462 EB v. USDOJ PMC 3.15.24.) (ECS) (Entered: 03/15/2024)
2024-03-2921STATUS REPORT notifying the Court of the parties' intent to enter into a stipulation of dismissal by U.S. Department Of Justice (Cooper, David) (Entered: 03/29/2024)
2024-04-01ORDER re 21 STATUS REPORT -- In their March 29, 2024 joint status letter, the parties request that the Court permit the parties to file a stipulation of dismissal by April 29, 2024. See ECF No. 21 at 2. The request is granted. The parties shall file their stipulation of dismissal by April 29, 2024. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 4/1/2024. (ECS) (Entered: 04/01/2024)
2024-04-2922STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint Stipulation of Dismissal by E.B. (Schiavo, Mary) (Entered: 04/29/2024)
2024-04-29Civil Case Terminated. (ECS) (Entered: 04/29/2024)
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