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Case TitleBLOOMBERG L.P. v. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2024cv00844
Date Filed2024-03-22
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Christopher R. Cooper
PlaintiffBLOOMBERG L.P.
Case DescriptionBloomberg News submitted five FOIA requests to the FDA for records concerning for postmarketing requirements for various drugs. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Bloomberg News filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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Complaint attachment 3
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2024-03-221COMPLAINT against FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-10775914) filed by BLOOMBERG L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-7, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons)(Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 03/22/2024)
2024-03-222NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Topic on behalf of BLOOMBERG L.P. (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 03/22/2024)
2024-03-223NOTICE of Appearance by Merrick Jason Wayne on behalf of BLOOMBERG L.P. (Wayne, Merrick) (Entered: 03/22/2024)
2024-03-25Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (znmw) (Entered: 03/25/2024)
2024-04-234SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zcb) (Entered: 04/23/2024)
2024-05-235ANSWER to Complaint by FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.(Escher, Sam) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
2024-05-23MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties promptly confer and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by June 6, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/23/2024. (lccrc3) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
2024-06-036RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES served on 5/10/2024 (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 06/03/2024)
2024-06-037RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 5/14/2024. (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 06/03/2024)
2024-06-038RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 4/23/2024. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/23/2024. (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 06/03/2024)
2024-06-069Joint STATUS REPORT by FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Escher, Sam) (Entered: 06/06/2024)
2024-06-07MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 9 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further joint status report by August 6, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/7/2024. (lccrc3) (Entered: 06/07/2024)
2024-06-1310RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION served on 6/4/2024 (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 06/13/2024)
2024-08-0511Joint STATUS REPORT by FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Escher, Sam) (Entered: 08/05/2024)
2024-08-07MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 11 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further joint status report by October 4, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 8/7/2024. (lccrc3) (Entered: 08/07/2024)
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