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Case TitleAMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, INC. v. DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ENERGY
DistrictDistrict of New Jersey
CityCamden
Case Number1:2014cv01950
Date Filed2014-03-28
Date Closed2014-12-30
JudgeJudge Noel L. Hillman
PlaintiffAMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, INC.
Case DescriptionIn response to a request submitted by the law firm Vinson & Elkins, the Defense Logistics Agency notified American Water Operations and Maintenance that it had received a request for information submitted by the company in a contract under the Utility Privatization program. The company objected to disclosure of its pricing information, but the agency found that the information did not qualify as confidential and decided to disclose it. American Water Operations and Maintenance then filed suit to block disclosure of the alleged proprietary information.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Reverse-FOIA

DefendantDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ENERGY
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2014-03-281COMPLAINT against DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ENERGY ( Filing and Admin fee $ 400 receipt number CAM003805), filed by AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Cover letter, # 3 Exhibit A-C, # 4 Declaration 1, # 5 Declaration 2, # 6 Declaration 3, # 7 Order to Show Cause, # 8 Memorandum of Law in Support)(bdk, ) (Entered: 03/28/2014)
2014-03-282SUMMONS ISSUED as to DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ENERGY Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. Issued By *Brian D. Kemner* (bdk, ) (Entered: 03/28/2014)
2014-03-283Corporate Disclosure Statement by AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, INC. identifying AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC. as Corporate Parent.. (bdk, ) (Entered: 03/28/2014)
2014-03-284MOTION for RICHARD A. KIRBY, ESQ for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certification, # 3 Certification, # 4 Certification of Service)(bdk, ) (Entered: 03/28/2014)
2014-03-28Set Deadlines as to 4 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Motion set for 4/21/2014 before Judge Noel L. Hillman. The motion will be decided on the papers. No appearances required unless notified by the court. (bdk, ) (Entered: 03/28/2014)
2014-03-285STIPULATION AND ORDER STAYING DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN CONTESTED INFORMATION. Signed by Judge Noel L. Hillman on 3/28/14. (js) (Entered: 03/28/2014)
2014-04-046AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Verified Complaint served on Clerk, U.S Attorneys Office; Defence Logistics Agency Energy; Eric Holder, Attorney General on March 31, 2014, filed by AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, INC.. (BARBARISI, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 04/04/2014)
2014-04-077NOTICE of Appearance by IRENE E. DOWDY on behalf of DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ENERGY (DOWDY, IRENE) (Entered: 04/07/2014)
2014-04-088ORDER granting 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice(Richard A. Kirby). Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 4/8/14. (js) (Entered: 04/08/2014)
2014-05-19Pro Hac Vice fee as to Richard A. Kirby, Esq.: $ 150, receipt number CAM003967 (tf, ) (Entered: 05/19/2014)
2014-05-299Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to defendant, Defense Logistics Agency Energy.. (DOWDY, IRENE) (Entered: 05/29/2014)
2014-05-30Clerk`s Text Order - The document 9 Application for Clerk's Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order submitted by DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ENERGY has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 6/16/14. (js) (Entered: 05/30/2014)
2014-06-1610ANSWER to Complaint by DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ENERGY. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(DOWDY, IRENE) (Entered: 06/16/2014)
2014-06-1711Order, Initial Conference set for 7/30/2014 @3:30 PM in Room 2060 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 6/17/14. (js) (Entered: 06/17/2014)
2014-06-2312TEXT ORDER Due to a scheduling conflict, the Court has rescheduled the Initial Scheduling Conference originally set on July 30, 2014. The new date and time for the in-person Initial Scheduling Conference is August 11, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on June 23, 2014. (jk) (Entered: 06/23/2014)
2014-08-11Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Initial Conference held on 8/11/2014. (se, ) (Entered: 08/12/2014)
2014-08-1213MAGISTRATE JUDGE SCHNEIDER'S STANDING ORDER IN ALL CIVIL CASES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 8/12/14. (js) (Entered: 08/12/2014)
2014-08-1214SCHEDULING ORDER: By September 15, 2014, defendant shall produce the Administrative Record. By October 15, 2014, plaintiff's motion to seal portions of the Administrative Record shall be filed. Pltf's Disp. Motion due by 12/15/2014. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 8/12/14. (js) (Entered: 08/12/2014)
2014-10-1515MOTION to Seal Materials by AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, # 2 Declaration of Richard A. Kirby, # 3 Certificate of Service)(BARBARISI, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 10/15/2014)
2014-10-1516MOTION to Amend/Correct 15 MOTION to Seal Materials Amend to Include Proposed Order by AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, INC.. (BARBARISI, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 10/15/2014)
2014-10-15Set Deadlines as to 15 MOTION to Seal Materials . Motion set for 11/17/2014 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. The motion will be decided on the papers. No appearances required unless notified by the court. (TH, ) (Entered: 10/15/2014)
2014-10-15CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Proposed Order filed incorrectly as a Motion to Amend document #16 submitted by Christopher Barbarisi on 10/15/2014 must be executed by a Judicial Officer before filing. Please forward to the appropriate Judicial Officer in accordance with his/her preferred practice as found on our website. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. This message is for informational purposes only. (TH, ) (Entered: 10/15/2014)
2014-10-1617Exhibit to 15 Motion to Seal by AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B, # 2 Exhibit B Part 1, # 3 Exhibit B part 2, # 4 Exhibit B Part 3, # 5 Exhibit B part 4, # 6 Exhibit B part 5, # 7 Exhibit B Part 6, # 8 Exhibit B Part 7, # 9 Exhibit B part 8, # 10 Exhibit B part 9, # 11 Exhibit B Part 10, # 12 Exhibit B part 11, # 13 Exhibit B Part 12, # 14 Exhibit B Part 13, # 15 Exhibit B Part 14)(BARBARISI, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 10/16/2014)
2014-10-1618Exhibit to 17 Exhibit (to Document), by AMERICAN WATER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Version of Exhibit B Part 2 of R. Kirby Certification, # 2 Unredacted Version of Exhibit B Part 7 of R. Kirby Certification, # 3 Unredacted Version of Exhibit B Part 9 of R. Kirby Certification, # 4 Unredacted Version of Exhibit B Part 11-1 of R. Kirby Certification, # 5 Unredacted Version of Exhibit B Part 11-2 of R. Kirby Certification, # 6 Unredacted Version of Exhibit B Part 14 of R. Kirby Certification)(BARBARISI, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 10/16/2014)
2014-11-1419Substitution of Attorney - Attorney IRENE E. DOWDY terminated. Attorney ANNE B. TAYLOR for DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ENERGY added.. (TAYLOR, ANNE) (Entered: 11/14/2014)
2014-11-1420RESPONSE to Motion filed by DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ENERGY re 15 MOTION to Seal Materials (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(TAYLOR, ANNE) (Entered: 11/14/2014)
2014-12-0821Letter from Christopher A. Barbarisi re: joint request for extension for filing summary judgment motion. (BARBARISI, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 12/08/2014)
2014-12-0922TEXT ORDER -- For good cause shown it is hereby ORDERED that the parties are granted an extension of time until January 30, 2015 to file a dispositive motion. No additional extensions will be granted in the absence of a demonstration that good cause exists to grant the extension. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 12/9/14. (Schneider, Joel) (Entered: 12/09/2014)
2014-12-2223ORDER granting Plaintiff's 15 Motion to Seal. ORDERED that Plaintiff shall electronically file a revised version of the Administrative Record by 1/15/2015. ORDERED that the Clerk is directed to maintain document #18 under seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 12/22/2014. (TH, ) (Entered: 12/22/2014)
2014-12-2924Letter from Christopher A. Barbarisi enclosing Consent Order. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Order Remanding Matter for Further Proceedings)(BARBARISI, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 12/29/2014)
2014-12-3025CONSENT ORDER REMANDING MATTER FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. Signed by Judge Noel L. Hillman on 12/30/2014. (drw) (Entered: 12/30/2014)
2014-12-30***Civil Case Terminated. (drw, ) (Entered: 12/30/2014)
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