Skip to content

Case Detail

[Subscribe to updates]
Case TitleEmesowum v. National Security Agency
DistrictDistrict of Maryland
CityBaltimore
Case Number1:2024cv00360
Date Filed2024-02-06
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Brendan Abell Hurson
PlaintiffBenedict Emesowum
Case DescriptionBenedict Emesowum filed suit against the National Security Agency for damages. This is not a FOIA case.
Complaint issues: FOIA not mentioned

DefendantNational Security Agency
DefendantPaula A. Gill
DefendantPaula A. Gill
TERMINATED: 03/18/2025
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Complaint attachment 2
Opinion/Order [19]
User-contributed Documents
 
Docket Events (Hide)
Date FiledDoc #Docket Text

2024-02-051COMPLAINT against Paula A. Gill, National Security Agency, filed by Benedict Emesowum. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/07/2024)
2024-02-052MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Benedict Emesowum(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/07/2024)
2024-02-053New Case Notification Letter sent to Benedict Emesowum. (c/m 2/07/2024 bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/07/2024)
2024-02-154ORDER Granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; Granting Plaintiff 21 days to complete the U.S. Marshal and Summons forms and return them to the Clerk. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 2/15/2024. (c/m 2/16/2024 bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/16/2024)
2024-02-295Summons Issued 60 days as to Paula A. Gill, National Security Agency, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(c/e to USM 2/29/2024 bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/29/2024)
2024-02-29Documents submitted via EDSS. Benedict Emesowum consents to receive notice and service electronically. The Court recommends that all documents received electronically be printed or saved for future reference. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/29/2024)
2024-03-116AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on U.S. Attorney General on 03/06/2024, filed by Benedict Emesowum.(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/12/2024)
2024-03-117AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on U.S. Attorney on 03/4/2024, filed by Benedict Emesowum.(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/12/2024)
2024-04-058MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Paula A. Gill, National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shea, Matthew) (Entered: 04/05/2024)
2024-04-089RESPONSE in Opposition re 8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint filed by Benedict Emesowum.(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/08/2024)
2024-04-1810ORDER granting 8 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint Paula A. Gill answer due 5/3/2024; National Security Agency answer due 5/3/2024. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 4/18/2024. (c/m 5/3/2024 bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/18/2024)
2024-04-2611MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Paula A. Gill, National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Shea, Matthew) (Entered: 04/26/2024)
2024-04-2912Rule 12/56 notice mailed to Benedict Emesowum. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/nef to plaintiff 4/29/24) (Entered: 04/29/2024)
2024-05-2313RESPONSE to Motion re 11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Benedict Emesowum. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/24/2024)
2024-05-3014Summons Returned Unexecuted by Benedict Emesowum as to Paula A. Gill. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/30/2024)
2024-05-3015Summons Returned Unexecuted by Benedict Emesowum as to National Security Agency (General Timothy D. Haugh).(hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/30/2024)
2024-06-0516REPLY to Response to Motion re 11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Paula A. Gill, National Security Agency.(Shea, Matthew) (Entered: 06/05/2024)
2024-06-2517RETURN DOCUMENT ORDER. Signed by District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 6/24/2024. (Attachments: # 1 First Page of Returned Document)(c/m 6/26/2024 bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/26/2024)
2024-06-2918MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply by Benedict Emesowum(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/01/2024)
2025-03-1819MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 3/18/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/18/2025)
2025-03-1820ORDER Granting in Part and Denying in Part 11 Motion to Dismiss; Denying as Moot 18 Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 3/18/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/18/2025)
2025-05-0721MOTION for Summary Judgment by National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Lovelace Declaration, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Shea, Matthew) (Entered: 05/07/2025)
2025-05-0822Rule 12/56 notice mailed to Benedict Emesowum (c/m 5/8/2025 bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/08/2025)
2025-05-3123RESPONSE in Opposition re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Benedict Emesowum. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Attachment June 2023 Response, # 3 Attachment September Response, # 4 Attachment December Email)(bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/02/2025)
2025-06-1224REPLY to Response to Motion re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by National Security Agency.(Shea, Matthew) (Entered: 06/12/2025)
Hide Docket Events
by FOIA Project Staff
Skip to toolbar