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Case TitleManko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP et al v. UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
DistrictEastern District of Pennsylvania
CityPhiladelphia
Case Number2:2024cv01681
Date Filed2024-04-22
Date Closed2024-09-04
JudgeDISTRICT JUDGE GERALD J. PAPPERT
PlaintiffManko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
PlaintiffStephen D. Daly
PlaintiffBrandon P. Matsnev
Case DescriptionThe law firm of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Coast Guard for records concerning the proposed Port of Wilmington Edgemoor Expansion project. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The agency told the law firm that it could find no responsive records. The law firm filed an administrative appeal but after hearing nothing further from the agency, the law firm filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES COAST GUARD
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2024-04-221COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-17414986.), filed by Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP, Brandon P. Matsnev, Stephen D. Daly. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E)(SCHILLER, SUZANNE) (Entered: 04/22/2024)
2024-04-252Summons Issued as to UNITED STATES COAST GUARD, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (rf, ) (Main Document 2 replaced on 5/2/2024) (md). (Entered: 04/25/2024)
2024-04-253NOTICE of Appearance by JILL HYMAN KAPLAN on behalf of Stephen D. Daly, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP, Brandon P. Matsnev (KAPLAN, JILL) (Entered: 04/25/2024)
2024-05-074Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint on behalf of the United States Attorney (only). (rf, ) (Entered: 05/07/2024)
2024-05-295CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Stephen D. Daly, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP, Brandon P. Matsnev re 1 Complaint (Attorney), 2 Summons Issued as to USA (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 5-8-2024 U.S. Coast Guard Tracking Confirmation, # 2 Exhibit B - 5-9-2024 U.S. Attorney General Green Card Receipt, # 3 Exhibit C - 5-7-2024 Civil Process Clerk - U.S. Attorney's Office Green Card Receipt, # 4 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(SCHILLER, SUZANNE) (Entered: 05/29/2024)
2024-05-316STIPULATION and Stipulated Order Extending Time to Respond to the 1 Complaint by UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. (SMITH, STACEY) (Entered: 05/31/2024)
2024-06-047STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANT SHALL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL 21 DAYS UNTIL 7/1/24 TO ANSWER THE COMPLAINT. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD J. PAPPERT ON 6/4/24. 6/4/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, ) (Entered: 06/04/2024)
2024-07-018ANSWER to Complaint with Affirmative Defenses by UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.(SMITH, STACEY) (Entered: 07/01/2024)
2024-07-019ORDER THAT PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SET FOR 7/16/2024 04:00 PM IN Telephone Conference. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD J. PAPPERT ON 7/1/24. 7/2/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, ) (Entered: 07/02/2024)
2024-07-1110STATUS REPORT Pursuant to Rule 26(f) by Stephen D. Daly, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP, Brandon P. Matsnev. (SCHILLER, SUZANNE) (Entered: 07/11/2024)
2024-07-1611Minute Entry for proceedings held before DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD J. PAPPERT Pretrial Conference held on 7/16/24. (rf, ) (Entered: 07/17/2024)
2024-07-1612ORDER THAT THE PARTIES SHALL PROVIDE THE COURT A STATUS UPDATE ON OR BEFORE 7/26/24. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD J. PAPPERT ON 7/16/24. 7/17/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, ) (Entered: 07/17/2024)
2024-07-2613STATUS REPORT (Joint) by UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. (SMITH, STACEY) (Entered: 07/26/2024)
2024-07-2914STATUS REPORT Pursuant to the Court's July 16, 2024 Order by Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP. (SCHILLER, SUZANNE) (Entered: 07/29/2024)
2024-07-2915ORDER THAT PARTIES SHALL PROVIDE THE COURTS FOLLOW UP STATUS UPDATE ON OR BEFORE 8/9/24. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD J. PAPPERT ON 7/29/24. 7/29/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, ) (Entered: 07/29/2024)
2024-08-0916STATUS REPORT Per July 29, 2024 Order by Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(SCHILLER, SUZANNE) (Entered: 08/09/2024)
2024-08-0917ORDER THAT THE PARTIES SHALL PROVIDE THE COURT A FOLLOW-UP STATUS UPDATE ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD J. PAPPERT ON 8/9/24. 8/9/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas) (Entered: 08/09/2024)
2024-09-0418STIPULATION of Dismissal by Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(SCHILLER, SUZANNE) (Entered: 09/04/2024)
2024-09-0419STIPULATION AND ORDER OF DISMISSAL CASE. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD J. PAPPERT ON 9/4/24. 9/4/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, ) (Entered: 09/04/2024)
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