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Case TitleABBVIE INC. v. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2023cv02658
Date Filed2023-09-11
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Amit P. Mehta
PlaintiffABBVIE INC.
Case DescriptionAbbvie, Inc. submitted three FOIA requests to the IRS for records, including one concerning the participation of Helen Hubbard in a legal seminar on taxation. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Abbvie, Inc filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
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2023-09-111COMPLAINT against INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-10341695) filed by ABBVIE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons)(Patel, Vivek) Modified on 9/12/2023 to correct docket text (rj). (Entered: 09/11/2023)
2023-09-112NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by ABBVIE INC.. Case related to Case No. 23-cv-596. (Patel, Vivek) (Entered: 09/11/2023)
2023-09-113LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by ABBVIE INC. (Patel, Vivek) (Main Document 3 replaced on 9/13/2023) (zed). (Entered: 09/11/2023)
2023-09-13Case Assigned to Judge Amit P. Mehta. (zsl) (Entered: 09/13/2023)
2023-09-154SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zcb) (Entered: 09/15/2023)
2023-09-225RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 9/15/2023. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 10/15/2023. (Patel, Vivek) (Entered: 09/22/2023)
2023-09-226RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE served on 9/15/2023 (Patel, Vivek) (Entered: 09/22/2023)
2023-09-277Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 09/27/2023)
2023-09-278RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 09/18/2023. (Patel, Vivek) (Entered: 09/27/2023)
2023-09-28MINUTE ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant shall answer the Complaint on or before November 14, 2023. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 09/28/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 09/28/2023)
2023-10-039MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Robert H. Albaral, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10395767. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ABBVIE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Patel, Vivek) (Entered: 10/03/2023)
2023-10-0310MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Daniel A. Rosen, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10395825. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ABBVIE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Patel, Vivek) (Entered: 10/03/2023)
2023-10-0311MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Brendan J. Sponheimer, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10395846. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ABBVIE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Patel, Vivek) (Entered: 10/03/2023)
2023-10-04MINUTE ORDER granting 9 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Robert H. Albaral is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/04/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 10/04/2023)
2023-10-04MINUTE ORDER granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Daniel A. Rosen is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/04/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 10/04/2023)
2023-10-04MINUTE ORDER granting 11 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Brendan J. Sponheimer is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/04/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 10/04/2023)
2023-10-1012NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Albaral on behalf of ABBVIE INC. (Albaral, Robert) (Entered: 10/10/2023)
2023-10-1013NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Rosen on behalf of ABBVIE INC. (Rosen, Daniel) (Entered: 10/10/2023)
2023-10-1014NOTICE of Appearance by Brendan Sponheimer on behalf of ABBVIE INC. (Sponheimer, Brendan) (Entered: 10/10/2023)
2023-11-1415ANSWER to Complaint by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.(Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
2023-11-1516ORDER. The parties shall meet and confer and file a Joint Status Report on or before November 29, 2023. See the attached Order for additional details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/15/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
2023-11-2917Joint STATUS REPORT by ABBVIE INC.. (Patel, Vivek) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
2023-11-30MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by February 2, 2024, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. The parties also shall advise whether this matter should be consolidated or otherwise coordinated with AbbVie v. IRS, 21-cv-1204 (APM). Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/30/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 11/30/2023)
2024-02-0218Joint STATUS REPORT by ABBVIE INC.. (Patel, Vivek) (Entered: 02/02/2024)
2024-02-05MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before April 27, 2024, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records and advises whether consolidation with AbbVie I is warranted. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 02/05/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 02/05/2024)
2024-04-2619Joint STATUS REPORT by ABBVIE INC.. (Patel, Vivek) (Entered: 04/26/2024)
2024-04-29MINUTE ORDER. Per the courts minute order of April 29, 2024, in AbbVie v. IRS , 23-cv-596 (APM) ( AbbVie I ), this matter is hereby consolidated with AbbVie I . All future filings in this matter shall be made on the AbbVie I docket. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 04/29/2024. (lcapm3) (Entered: 04/29/2024)
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