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Case TitleJP Darby Services LLC v. United States Department of Labor
DistrictEastern District of Texas
CityBeaumont
Case Number1:2023cv00331
Date Filed2023-09-05
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeDistrict Judge Michael J. Truncale
PlaintiffJP Darby Services LLC
Case DescriptionJP Darby Services submitted a FOIA request to the Mine Health and Safety Administration for records. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, JP Darby Services filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Department of Labor Julie Su - Acting Secretary
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2023-09-051COMPLAINT for declaratory and injunctive relief against United States Department of Labor, filed by JP Darby Services LLC.(bjc, ) (Entered: 09/05/2023)
2023-09-05Filing fee: $ 402.00, receipt number 100021790 (bjc, ) (Entered: 09/05/2023)
2023-09-05CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn. (bjc, ) (Entered: 09/05/2023)
2023-09-112CERTIFICATE of Service by JP Darby Services LLC (bjc, ) (Entered: 09/11/2023)
2023-09-133NOTICE of certificate of service by JP Darby Services LLC (bjc, ) (Entered: 09/13/2023)
2023-09-144ORDERED that the Clerk of Court deliver a summons and the complaint to the Plaintiff so that he may serve the Defendant. Ordered that Plaintiff shall properly effectuate service of a summons and complaint, with attached exhibits, upon the Defendant promptly, and in no event later than 90 days after this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn on 9/14/2023. (bjc, ) (Entered: 09/14/2023)
2023-09-145Summons issued as to United States Department of Labor, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General and mailed to plaintiff for service. (bjc, ) (Entered: 09/14/2023)
2023-09-206SUMMONS Returned Executed by JP Darby Services LLC. US Attorney personally served on 9/20/2023, answer due 11/20/2023. (bjc, ) (Entered: 09/20/2023)
2023-09-267SUMMONS Returned Executed by JP Darby Services LLC. Julie Su - Acting Secretary of Labor served by priority mail express on 9/22/2023 (bjc, ) (Entered: 09/26/2023)
2023-09-268SUMMONS Returned Executed by JP Darby Services LLC. US Attorney General served by priority mail express on 9/21/2023 (bjc, ) (Entered: 09/26/2023)
2023-10-199ANSWER to 1 Complaint by United States Department of Labor.(Parker, Andrea) (Entered: 10/19/2023)
2023-11-0210ORDERED that Plaintiff JP Darby Services, LLC shall retain counsel and have such counsel file an appearance within thirty (30) days of the entry of this order. Failure to do so may result in the dismissal of this action pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 41(b). Signed by Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn on 11/2/2023. (bjc, ) cc: reg mail and CMRR# 7003 1680 0002 5173 0315 (Entered: 11/02/2023)
2023-11-0311SUMMONS Returned Executed by JP Darby Services LLC. United States Department of Labor served on 11/3/2023. (bjc, ) (Entered: 11/06/2023)
2023-11-1312CERTIFIED Mail green card showing receipt of 10 Order on 10/6/2023 as to JP Darby Services LLC. (bjc, ) (Entered: 11/13/2023)
2023-11-2913NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jill Swearingen Pierce on behalf of JP Darby Services LLC (Pierce, Jill) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
2023-12-1514ORDERED that Rule 26(f) Attorney Conference must occur by 1/8/2024. Joint written report filed by 1/22/2024. Scheduling/Case Management Conference set for 2/5/2024 at 10:30 AM in Ctrm 6 (Beaumont) before Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn on 12/15/2023. (bjc, ) (Entered: 12/18/2023)
2024-01-1915JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Report of Attorney Conference by United States Department of Labor. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gillingham, James) (Entered: 01/19/2024)
2024-01-2216ORDER granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The parties' deadline to file their 26(f) report is Monday, February 5, 2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn on 1/22/2024. (bjc, ) (Entered: 01/22/2024)
2024-02-05Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn: Scheduling Conference/Case Management Conference held on 2/5/2024 in chambers. (No exhibits)(Court Reporter Not Recorded.) (ttp, ) (Entered: 02/05/2024)
2024-02-0517JOINT REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Gillingham, James) (Entered: 02/05/2024)
2024-02-2018ORDER setting telephonic Status Conference for 3/20/2024 at 10:30 AM (Beaumont) before Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn on 2/20/2024. (bjc, ) (Entered: 02/20/2024)
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