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Case TitleFELDESMAN LEIFER LLP v. ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2024cv02228
Date Filed2024-07-30
Date Closed2025-04-23
JudgeJudge Beryl A. Howell
PlaintiffFELDESMAN LEIFER LLP
Case DescriptionThe law firm of Feldesman Leifer submitted a FOIA request to the Administration for Children and Families for records concerning the agency's interpretation of deficiency related to its Head Start programs. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Felesman Leifer filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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2024-07-301COMPLAINT against ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11059414) filed by FELDESMAN LEIFER LLP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons)(Waters, Edward) (Entered: 07/30/2024)
2024-07-30Case Assigned to Judge Beryl A. Howell. (zmtm) (Entered: 07/30/2024)
2024-07-302SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 07/30/2024)
2024-07-303STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on July 30, 2024. (lcbah2) (Entered: 07/30/2024)
2024-08-294NOTICE of Appearance by Erika Kirstie Oblea on behalf of ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 08/29/2024)
2024-08-295Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, or Otherwise Respond by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 08/29/2024)
2024-08-29MINUTE ORDER (paperless), GRANTING defendant's 5 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer and DIRECTING defendant to respond to the complaint no later than October 7, 2024. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on August 29, 2024. (lcbah2) (Entered: 08/29/2024)
2024-08-30Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Answer due by 10/7/2024. (zalh) (Entered: 08/30/2024)
2024-10-076ANSWER to Complaint by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.(Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 10/07/2024)
2024-10-217Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
2024-10-21MINUTE ORDER (paperless), upon consideration of the parties' 7 Joint Status Report, DIRECTING the parties to file, by December 20, 2024, and every 60 days thereafter, another joint status report advising the Court of the status of this matter, whether any disputes remain between the parties, and, if so, proposing a schedule to govern further proceedings. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on October 21, 2024. (lcbah2) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
2024-10-22Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties Joint Status Report due by 12/20/2024. (mac) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
2024-12-208Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 12/20/2024)
2024-12-23MINUTE ORDER (paperless), upon consideration of the parties' 8 Joint Status Report, DIRECTING the parties to file, by February 18, 2025, another joint status report advising the Court of the status of this matter, whether any disputes remain between the parties, and, if so, proposing a schedule to govern further proceedings. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on December 23, 2024. (lcbah2) (Entered: 12/23/2024)
2024-12-23Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 2/18/2025. (zalh) (Entered: 12/23/2024)
2025-02-189Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 02/18/2025)
2025-02-19MINUTE ORDER (paperless), upon consideration of the parties' 9 Joint Status Report, DIRECTING the parties to file, by April 23, 2025, another joint status report advising the Court of the status of this matter, whether any disputes remain between the parties, and, if so, proposing a schedule to govern further proceedings, unless a stipulation of dismissal is filed before that date. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on February 19, 2025. (lcbah2) (Entered: 02/19/2025)
2025-02-20Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties Joint Status Report due by 4/23/2025. (mac) (Entered: 02/20/2025)
2025-04-2110STIPULATION of Dismissal (Joint) by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 04/21/2025)
2025-04-22MINUTE ORDER (paperless) DISMISSING this matter pursuant to the parties' 10 Stipulation of Dismissal. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close this case. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on April 22, 2025. (lcbah2) (Entered: 04/22/2025)
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