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Case TitlePROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST v. U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2023cv02322
Date Filed2023-08-10
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Loren L. AliKhan
PlaintiffPROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST
Case DescriptionProtect the Public's Trust submitted a FOIA request to the FDA for records concerning user fees submitted to the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research from COVID-19 vaccines and how those fees were used. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. After hearing nothing further from the agency, PPT filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
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2023-08-101COMPLAINT against U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-10268610) filed by PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - FOIA Request, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons Summons -- U.S. Attorney's Office, # 4 Summons Summons -- U.S. Attorney General, # 5 Summons Summons - FDA)(Lawkowski, Gary) (Entered: 08/10/2023)
2023-08-102LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST (Lawkowski, Gary) (Entered: 08/10/2023)
2023-08-11Case Assigned to Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. (zcb) (Entered: 08/11/2023)
2023-08-113SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zcb) (Entered: 08/11/2023)
2023-08-114STANDARD ORDER for Civil Cases. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on August 11, 2023. (lcdlf1) (Entered: 08/11/2023)
2023-09-155ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.(Walker, Anna) (Entered: 09/15/2023)
2023-09-15MINUTE ORDER requiring the parties to MEET AND CONFER and file a joint status report proposing a schedule for further proceedings. The status report should address the status of the plaintiff's FOIA request, including the anticipated number of documents responsive to the request and the anticipated date(s) for release of the requested documents. The parties shall file the joint status report on or before October 6, 2023. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on September 15, 2023. (lcdlf1) (Entered: 09/15/2023)
2023-09-18Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/6/2023. (zsmc) (Entered: 09/18/2023)
2023-09-296ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.(Robertson, L'Shauntee) (Entered: 09/29/2023)
2023-09-297STRICKEN PURSUANT TO ORDER FILED 10/2/2023.....ERRATA by U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION re 6 Answer to Complaint. (Robertson, L'Shauntee) Modified on 10/2/2023 (zjch, ). (Entered: 09/29/2023)
2023-10-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendant's 7 errata, the defendant's docket entry of September 29, 2023 is STRICKEN. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on October 2, 2023. (lcdlf1) (Entered: 10/02/2023)
2023-10-02ENTERED IN ERROR.....MINUTE ORDER requiring the parties to MEET AND CONFER and file a joint status report proposing a schedule for further proceedings. The status report should address the status of the plaintiff's FOIA request, including the anticipated number of documents responsive to the request and the anticipated date(s) for release of the requested documents. The parties shall file the joint status report on or before October 23, 2023. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on October 2, 2023. (lcdlf1) Modified on 10/3/2023 (zjch, ). (Entered: 10/02/2023)
2023-10-02MINUTE ORDER. The Court's Minute Order dated October 2, 2023 requiring the parties to meet and confer was entered in error and is VACATED. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on October 2, 2023. (lcdlf1) (Entered: 10/02/2023)
2023-10-068Joint STATUS REPORT by PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST. (Lawkowski, Gary) (Entered: 10/06/2023)
2023-10-279Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. (Walker, Anna) (Entered: 10/27/2023)
2023-10-28MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 9 Status Report, the parties shall file a joint status report on or before November 28, 2023. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on October 28, 2023. (lcdlf1) (Entered: 10/28/2023)
2023-11-2810ENTERED IN ERROR.....Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. (Walker, Anna) Modified on 11/30/2023 (mg). (Entered: 11/28/2023)
2023-11-28NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 10 Status Report. The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect document or case. Please refile. (mg) (Entered: 11/30/2023)
2023-11-29MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 10 Status Report, the parties shall file a status report on or before January 26, 2024. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on November 29, 2023. (lcdlf1) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
2023-11-3011Joint STATUS REPORT (Corrected) by U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. (Walker, Anna) (Entered: 11/30/2023)
2023-11-30MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 11 Corrected Joint Status Report, the parties shall file a joint status report on or before January 26, 2024. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on November 30, 2023. (lcdlf1) (Entered: 11/30/2023)
2023-12-14Case directly reassigned to Judge Loren L. AliKhan. Judge Dabney L. Friedrich is no longer assigned to the case. (ztnr) (Entered: 12/14/2023)
2024-01-2612Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. (Walker, Anna) (Entered: 01/26/2024)
2024-01-30MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report 12 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report on or before March 26, 2024 and every 60 days thereafter, updating the court on the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request. Signed by Judge Loren L. AliKhan on 1/30/2024. (lclla1) (Entered: 01/30/2024)
2024-02-02Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 3/26/2024. (zcdw) (Entered: 02/02/2024)
2024-03-2613Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. (Walker, Anna) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
2024-03-27MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report 13 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report on or before May 3, 2024, informing the court whether the parties have agreed upon a processing schedule. If the parties have not agreed upon a processing schedule by that date, the parties shall explain why. Signed by Judge Loren L. AliKhan on 3/27/2024. (lclla1) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
2024-03-30Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 5/3/2024. (zcdw) (Entered: 03/30/2024)
2024-05-0314Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. (Walker, Anna) (Entered: 05/03/2024)
2024-05-13MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report 14 , the parties are hereby ORDERED to file a joint status report on or before June 7, 2024, updating the court on the FDA's Phase 1 document production and whether the parties have agreed to a Phase 2 processing agreement. Signed by Judge Loren L. AliKhan on 5/13/2024. (lclla1) (Entered: 05/13/2024)
2024-05-13Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 6/7/2024. (zcdw) (Entered: 05/13/2024)
2024-05-2315NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. Attorney L'Shauntee J. Robertson terminated. (Robertson, L'Shauntee) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
2024-06-0716Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. (Walker, Anna) (Entered: 06/07/2024)
2024-06-10MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report 16 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report on or before August 6, 2024, updating the court on the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request. Signed by Judge Loren L. AliKhan on 6/10/2024. (lclla1) (Entered: 06/10/2024)
2024-08-0617Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. (Walker, Anna) (Entered: 08/06/2024)
2024-08-07MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report 17 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report on or before October 7, 2024, updating the court on the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request. Signed by Judge Loren L. AliKhan on 8/7/2024. (lclla1) (Entered: 08/07/2024)
2024-08-07Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 10/7/2024. (zcdw) (Entered: 08/07/2024)
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