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Case TitleSatisfied Mind LLC v. Shinseki et al
DistrictNorthern District of Texas
CityDallas
Case Number3:2014cv00892
Date Filed2014-03-11
Date Closed2015-01-30
JudgeSenior Judge A. Joe Fish
PlaintiffSatisfied Mind LLC
Case DescriptionSatisfied Mind LLC, a service company that requests veterans' claims files on behalf of law firms representing veterans, submitted a number of FOIA requests to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the claims files of veterans who had provided privacy waivers consenting to disclosure. However, Veterans Affairs did not provide records for any of the veterans and Satisfied Mind filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantEri Shinseki Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs
DefendantEric Shinseki Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs
TERMINATED: 06/09/2014
DefendantWill A. Gunn General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs
DefendantUnited States of America
DefendantSloan Gibson in his official capacity as the General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
DefendantU.S. Department of Veteran Affairs a cabinet-level Agency of the United States of America
DefendantMediator
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2014-03-111New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to Judge Fish. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (tln) (Entered: 03/11/2014)
2014-03-112COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Will A. Gunn, Eri Shinseki filed by Satisfied Mind LLC. (Filing fee $400.00; Receipt number 72779) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership (Attachments: # 1 part 2, # 2 part 3) (tln) (Entered: 03/11/2014)
2014-03-113CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Satisfied Mind LLC. (tln) (Entered: 03/11/2014)
2014-03-114Summons issued as to Will A. Gunn, Eri Shinseki, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (tln) (Entered: 03/11/2014)
2014-04-245Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Will A. Gunn, Eric Shinseki (Rocha-DOJ, Dimitri) (Entered: 04/24/2014)
2014-04-246ORDER granting 5 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer re 2 Complaint. Will A. Gunn answer due 6/9/2014; Eric Shinseki answer due 6/9/2014. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 4/24/2014) (skt) (Entered: 04/24/2014)
2014-06-067AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Satisfied Mind LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C Part 1 of 2, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C Part 2 of 2, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit(s) Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit(s) Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit(s) Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit(s) Exhibit I Part 1 of 2, # 11 Exhibit(s) Exhibit I Part 2 of 2, # 12 Exhibit(s) Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit(s) Exhibit K, # 14 Exhibit(s) Exhibit L, # 15 Exhibit(s) Exhibit M, # 16 Exhibit(s) Exhibit N, # 17 Exhibit(s) Exhibit O, # 18 Exhibit(s) Exhibit P, # 19 Exhibit(s) Exhibit Q, # 20 Exhibit(s) Exhibit R, # 21 Exhibit(s) Exhibit S, # 22 Exhibit(s) Exhibit T, # 23 Exhibit(s) Exhibit U, # 24 Exhibit(s) Exhibit V, # 25 Exhibit(s) Exhibit W, # 26 Exhibit(s) Exhibit X, # 27 Exhibit(s) Exhibit Y, # 28 Exhibit(s) Exhibit Z, # 29 Exhibit(s) Exhibit AA Part 1 of 2, # 30 Exhibit(s) Exhibit AA Part 2 of 2) (Attig, Chris) (Entered: 06/06/2014)
2014-06-198Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time to file Answer filed by Sloan Gibson, Will A. Gunn, Eric Shinseki, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, United States of America with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Rocha-DOJ, Dimitri) (Entered: 06/19/2014)
2014-06-239ORDER granting 8 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer re 7 Amended Complaint. Defendants shall electronically file their answer no later than 7/21/2014. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 6/23/2014) (ykp) (Entered: 06/23/2014)
2014-07-2110ANSWER to 7 Amended Complaint filed by Sloan Gibson, Will A. Gunn, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, United States of America. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Rocha-DOJ, Dimitri) (Entered: 07/21/2014)
2014-07-2211ORDER: No later than 20 days after this order is filed, defendants must comply with Rule 3.1(c) or 3.2(e) so that the court can ensure that recusal is not required in this case. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 7/22/2014) (chmb) (Entered: 07/22/2014)
2014-07-2212STATUS REPORT ORDER: Joint Status Report due by 8/12/2014. See order for specifics. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 7/22/2014) (chmb) (Entered: 07/22/2014)
2014-07-2213CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Sloan Gibson, Will A. Gunn, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, United States of America. (Rocha-DOJ, Dimitri) (Entered: 07/22/2014)
2014-08-1214Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Sloan Gibson, Will A. Gunn, Satisfied Mind LLC, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, United States of America. (Rocha-DOJ, Dimitri) (Entered: 08/12/2014)
2014-08-1315ORDER: The parties will be contacted by Jeff Abrams, a qualified mediator who will provide further information and will arrange scheduling of the mediation session. Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. Within the next 30 days, the parties shall agree with the mediator on a date on which the mediation can be held. If no agreed date can be scheduled, then the mediator shall, within the next 30 days, select a date and all parties shall appear as directed by the mediator. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 8/13/2014) (ctf) (Entered: 08/13/2014)
2014-08-1316ORDER: This case has been sent to mediation. If not settled at mediation, cross motions for summary judgment shall be filed no later than 12/31/2014. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 8/13/2014) (ctf) (Entered: 08/13/2014)
2014-12-1517Agreed MOTION to Extend Time 30 Day Extension to File Cross Motions for Summary Judgment filed by Satisfied Mind LLC (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting) (Attig, Chris) (Entered: 12/15/2014)
2014-12-1518ORDER granting 17 Agreed Motion for Extension of Time to File Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 12/15/2014) (skt) (Entered: 12/15/2014)
2015-01-3019Joint STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL by Sloan Gibson, Will A. Gunn, Satisfied Mind LLC, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, United States of America. (Rocha-DOJ, Dimitri) (Entered: 01/30/2015)
2015-01-30Civil Case Terminated per 19 Stipulation. (skt) (Entered: 01/30/2015)
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