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Case TitleVillasenor v. United States Internal Revenue Service
DistrictDistrict of Arizona
CityPhoenix Division
Case Number2:2024cv01542
Date Filed2024-06-24
Date Closed2025-06-05
JudgeSenior Judge G Murray Snow
PlaintiffJoseph A Villasenor
Case DescriptionJoseph Villasenor submitted a FOIA request to the IRS for records concerning his tax records for 2016-2018. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Villasenor filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Internal Revenue Service
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2024-06-241COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $405.00, receipt number AAZDC-23176134 filed by Joseph A Villasenor. (submitted by Brandon Keim) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(REK) (Entered: 06/25/2024)
2024-06-242Filing fee paid, receipt number AAZDC-23176134. This case has been assigned to the Honorable G Murray Snow. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-24-01542-PHX-GMS. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (REK) (Entered: 06/25/2024)
2024-06-253ORDER/NOTICE directing the Clerk of Court to terminate any or all Defendants in this matter, without further notice, that have not been served within the time required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) on September 24, 2024. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 6/25/2024. (KLG) (Entered: 06/25/2024)
2024-06-254SHCEDULING ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Defendant shall serve an answer or otherwise plead within thirty (30) days after service, unless the Court otherwise directs for good cause shown. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the deadline for filing dispositive motions is six (6) months from the date the case is filed. Failure to file such a motion shall result in dismissal for lack of prosecution. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall serve Defendant with a copy of this Order. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 6/25/2024. (KLG) (Entered: 06/25/2024)
2024-06-265SUMMONS Submitted by Joseph A Villasenor. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons)(Keim, Brandon) (Entered: 06/26/2024)
2024-06-276Summons Issued as to United States Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons)(BAS) (Entered: 06/27/2024)
2024-07-257SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Joseph A Villasenor: Affidavit of Service re: Summons, Complaint, Orders upon Gary M. Restaino, US Attorney District of Arizona on 7/1/24, upon Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General on 7/2/24, upon Danny Werfel, Commissioner of Internal Revenue. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B) (Keim, Brandon) *Modified text on 7/26/2024 (DXD). (Entered: 07/25/2024)
2024-07-308First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by United States Internal Revenue Service. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Tomack, Amanda) (Entered: 07/30/2024)
2024-07-319ORDER denying as moot Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time 8 . See document for complete details. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 7/31/2024. (KLG) (Entered: 07/31/2024)
2024-09-0310ANSWER to 1 Complaint by United States Internal Revenue Service.(Tomack, Amanda) (Entered: 09/03/2024)
2024-09-0411ORDER - Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 11/15/2024 at 10:00 AM before Chief Judge G Murray Snow. See Order for further details. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 9/3/24. (DXD) (Entered: 09/04/2024)
2024-10-2312First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Case Management Report by United States Internal Revenue Service. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tomack, Amanda) (Entered: 10/23/2024)
2024-10-2313ORDER denying as moot Defendant's Motion for Extension to File Case Management Report (Doc. 12 ). Signed by Senior Judge G. Murray Snow on 10/23/24. (NKS) (Entered: 10/23/2024)
2024-11-0814REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Joseph A Villasenor, United States Internal Revenue Service. (Keim, Brandon) (Entered: 11/08/2024)
2024-11-0815NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by United States Internal Revenue Service. (Tomack, Amanda) (Entered: 11/08/2024)
2024-11-1116NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by Joseph A Villasenor. (Keim, Brandon) (Entered: 11/11/2024)
2024-11-1517MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Senior Judge G Murray Snow: Scheduling Conference held on 11/15/2024. Deadlines discussed and entered. Order to follow. TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES: Brandon Keim for Plaintiff. Amanda Tomack for Defendant. (Court Reporter Elva Cruz-Lauer.) Hearing held 10:00 AM to 10:06 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (KFZ) (Entered: 11/15/2024)
2024-11-1518AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Dispositive motion deadline extended to 3/28/2025. The parties agree no other deadlines are necessary. Signed by Senior Judge G Murray Snow on 11/15/2024. (KFZ) (Entered: 11/15/2024)
2025-03-2819First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motion by United States Internal Revenue Service. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tomack, Amanda) (Entered: 03/28/2025)
2025-03-2820ORDER granting in part and denying in part Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension to File Dispositive Motion (Doc. 19 ). IT IS ORDERED denying Defendant's request for a 90-day extension. IT IS ORDERED granting a 60-day extension of the dispositive motion deadline through May 27, 2025. There will be no further extension. Signed by Senior District Judge G. Murray Snow on 3/28/2025. (ESG) (Entered: 03/28/2025)
2025-05-2921ORDER SETTING FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Pursuant to Rule 16(e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a Final Pretrial Conference shall be held on August 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. before Judge G. Murray Snow in Courtroom 602.The parties jointly shall prepare a Proposed Final Pretrial Order and shall lodge it with the Court no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 18, 2025. See documents for further details. Signed by Senior Judge G Murray Snow on 5/28/2025. (ALR) (Entered: 05/29/2025)
2025-06-0422STIPULATION of Dismissal by Joseph A Villasenor. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Keim, Brandon) (Entered: 06/04/2025)
2025-06-0523ORDER granting 22 Stipulation of Dismissal. The 8/1/25 Final Pretrial Conference and all associated deadlines are vacated. This matter is dismissed with each party bearing its own attorneys' fees and costs. Signed by Senior Judge G Murray Snow on 6/4/25. (DXD) (Entered: 06/05/2025)
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