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Case TitleFriedman Rubin PLLP v. United States of America et al
DistrictWestern District of Washington
CitySeattle
Case Number2:2023cv01499
Date Filed2023-09-26
Date Closed2024-07-11
JudgeJudge John H. Chun
PlaintiffFriedman Rubin PLLP
Case DescriptionMichael White, on behalf of the law firm of Friedman Rubin PLLP, submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Navy for records concerning contracts between the Navy and Oceaneering International for use of the vessel R/V Petrol. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, White filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States of America
DefendantUnited States Department of the Navy
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Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Complaint attachment 2
Complaint attachment 3
Complaint attachment 4
Opinion/Order [8]
Opinion/Order [10]
Opinion/Order [14]
Opinion/Order [16]
Opinion/Order [17]
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2023-09-261COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND DAMAGES against defendant(s) Friedman Rubin PLLP (Receipt # AWAWDC-8179396) Attorney Michael N White added to party Friedman Rubin PLLP(pty:pla) filed by Friedman Rubin PLLP. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons US Attorney WA, # 3 Summons Attorney General DC, # 4 Summons Dept of Navy)(White, Michael) (Attachment 1 replaced on 9/28/2023 due to malformed PDF) (CDA). (Entered: 09/26/2023)
2023-09-262CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Friedman Rubin PLLP. (White, Michael) (Entered: 09/26/2023)
2023-09-28Judge John H. Chun added. (MG) (Entered: 09/28/2023)
2023-09-283Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) United States Department of the Navy, United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons) (MG) (Entered: 09/28/2023)
2023-11-014NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Katie Denise Fairchild on behalf of Defendants United States Department of the Navy, United States of America. (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 11/01/2023)
2023-11-015ANSWER to 1 Complaint, AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES by United States Department of the Navy, United States of America.(Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 11/01/2023)
2023-12-046ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT by Judge John H. Chun. Joint Status Report due by 1/8/2024, FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 12/18/2023, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 1/2/2024. (AD) (Entered: 12/04/2023)
2024-01-087Stipulated MOTION to Stay and Joint Status Report , filed by All Defendants. Noting Date 1/8/2024, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 01/08/2024)
2024-01-098ORDER granting Parties' 7 Stipulated MOTION to Stay. This litigation is stayed for 60 days, following which the parties will provide a status report to this Court apprising the Court if this matter has resolved, or potentially proposing a briefing schedule for resolution of this FOIA case. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (SB) (Entered: 01/09/2024)
2024-03-089JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 03/08/2024)
2024-03-2010ORDER. By 5/24/2024, the parties will provide this Court with a status update regarding any resolution, or, alternatively, Plaintiff may file a motion forsummary judgment. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (SB) (Entered: 03/20/2024)
2024-04-2511MOTION for Summary Judgment , filed by Plaintiff Friedman Rubin PLLP. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) Noting Date 7/17/2024 5/17/2024 , (White, Michael) Modified noting date per 14 Order on 5/8/2024 (KRA). (Entered: 04/25/2024)
2024-04-2512DECLARATION of Michael White filed by Plaintiff Friedman Rubin PLLP re 11 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EX 1, # 2 Exhibit EX 2, # 3 Exhibit EX 3, # 4 Exhibit EX 4, # 5 Exhibit EX 5, # 6 Exhibit EX 6, # 7 Exhibit EX 7, # 8 Exhibit EX 8)(White, Michael) (Entered: 04/25/2024)
2024-05-0813Stipulated MOTION and [Proposed] Order Setting Cross-Briefing Schedule and Notice of Motion to Renote Dkt. 11 , filed by Defendants United States Department of the Navy, United States of America. Noting Date 5/8/2024, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 05/08/2024)
2024-05-0814ORDER granting Parties' 13 Stipulated MOTION re Cross-Briefing Schedule and Notice of Motion to Renote Dkt. 11 . Defendant's Combined Opposition and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment due 6/5/2024, Plaintiff's Combined Opposition and Reply in Support of Summary Judgment due 6/28/2024, Defendant's Reply due 7/17/2024. The Court DIRECTS the Clerk to re-note the motion at Dkt. # 11 for 7/17/2024. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (KRA) (Entered: 05/08/2024)
2024-05-3115Stipulated MOTION TO STAY PENDING AGREED DISMISSAL , filed by Defendants United States Department of the Navy, United States of America. Noting Date 5/31/2024, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 05/31/2024)
2024-06-0316ORDER granting Parties' 15 Stipulated MOTION to Stay Pending Agreed Dismissal. This matter is STAYED for sixty (60) days. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (SB) (Entered: 06/03/2024)
2024-07-1017ORDER. Given the Court's order of 6/3/2024, staying this matter, Dkt. # 16 , the Court STRIKES Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, Dkt. # 11 . If this matter does not resolve as anticipated by the parties, after the stay, Plaintiff may ask the Court to note the motion. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (KRA) (Entered: 07/10/2024)
2024-07-1118STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL by parties (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 07/11/2024)
2024-07-11***Civil Case Terminated, pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), per Parties' 18 Stipulation for Dismissal. (SB) (Entered: 07/11/2024)
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