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Case TitleIbeagwa v. United States of America (Internal Revenue Service)
DistrictWestern District of Wisconsin
CityMadison
Case Number3:2014cv00369
Date Filed2014-05-21
Date Closed2015-06-18
JudgeDistrict Judge Barbara B. Crabb
PlaintiffChristian C. Ibeagwa
Case DescriptionChristian Ibeagwa submitted FOIA requests to the IRS for various forms that were part of his tax returns. The agency initially indicated that it could not respond within the statutory time limit, but eventually did respond. However, Ibeagwa was apparently not satisfied with the documents he received and eventually filed suit.
Complaint issues: Adequacy - Search

DefendantUnited States of America Internal Revenue Service
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Opinion/Order [45]
Opinion/Order [59]
FOIA Project Annotation: A federal court in Wisconsin has ruled that the IRS has failed to show that Christian Ibeagwa's suit for his 2011 tax forms is moot because the agency had already provide Ibeagwa with all the responsive documents. The agency produced his 1040 Form, but claimed that it could not find a Form 4136 Ibeagwa contended he had filed as well. The court noted that "the declaration submitted by the disclosure specialist describes the steps she took to locate plaintiff's requested documents, but she does not explain why she chose to look where she did and whether there may be other places the documents could be found." The court added that "even with respect to the places defendant searched, it is not clear whether the search was reasonable. The disclosure specialist says in her declaration that the Federal Records Center did not attach a Form 4136 to the Form 1040X it sent, but the specialist does not say whether staff at the center attempted to locate the Form 4136 or, if they did, what efforts they made."
Issues: Litigation - Jurisdiction
Opinion/Order [101]
Opinion/Order [110]
Opinion/Order [124]
Opinion/Order [125]
Opinion/Order [143]
FOIA Project Annotation: A federal court in Wisconsin has ruled that Christian Ibeagwa is not entitled to recover costs because his request to the IRS was to provide information in support of his tax dispute. Ibeagwa argued that the agency had disclosed his 2011 tax form after he filed suit. The IRS argued that Ibeagwa's receipt of the tax form was "insubstantial" for purposes of a fee award. But the court pointed out that "most courts construing the term 'insubstantial' in this provision have held that it relates to the merit of the plaintiff's claim not the number or percentage of documents that the agency chose to release voluntarily." The court agreed with Ibeagwa that the agency's failure to disclose the tax form until after he filed suit was evidence that its legal position was unreasonable. But the other three factors courts consider in assessing whether a plaintiff is entitled to fees weighed against Ibeagwa, particularly the fact that his request was largely for his personal interest. The court observed that "plaintiff has shown no benefit to the public provided by his FOIA request [and] he was seeking records for a private financial interest, namely, to assist him in a tax dispute with defendant. Under these circumstances, I conclude that an award of costs is not appropriate even if plaintiff was entitled to the document."
Issues: Litigation - Recovery of Costs
Opinion/Order [151]
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2014-01-021COMPLAINT for Mandamus filed by Christian C. Ibeagwa; (Exhibits).(mjc, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 01/03/2014)
2014-01-022Civil Cover Sheet. (mjc, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 01/03/2014)
2014-01-023Pro Se Appearance by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (mjc, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 01/03/2014)
2014-01-025Summons Issued as to United States of America (Internal Revenue Service), U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (mjc, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 01/03/2014)
2014-01-086EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case reassigned to the Honorable John Z. Lee for all further proceedings. Signed by Executive Committee on 1/8/14.(mjc, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 01/10/2014)
2014-01-157MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: Initial status hearing set for 3/4/14 at 9:00 a.m. The parties are directed to file an initial status report as set forth in the Judge's standing order three business days prior to the status hearing. Mailed notice (ca, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 01/15/2014)
2014-02-078Motion for extension of time to file answer or Otherwise Plead and to Continue Initial Status Conference by Defendant United States of America (Internal Revenue Service). (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Nash, Ann) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 02/07/2014)
2014-02-109MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: Motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead and to continue initial status conference 8 is granted; answer or responsive pleading is due by 4/8/14. The initial status hearing set for 3/4/14 is reset to 4/9/14 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (ca, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 02/10/2014)
2014-02-1310Motion for leave of court to file amended complaint (attachment) by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (tlp) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 02/13/2014)
2014-02-1311Notice of 10 Motion by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa for leave of court to file amended complaint 10 before Honorable John Z. Lee on 2/27/2014 at 09:00 AM. (tlp, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 02/13/2014)
2014-02-2512MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: The Court grants Plaintiff's motion to file an amended complaint 10 . No appearance is necessary on the motion. Mailed notice (ca, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 02/25/2014)
2014-03-2513Motion for leave of court for enlargement of time to file amended complaint and to continue initial status conference by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa . (tlp, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 03/26/2014)
2014-03-2514Notice of 13 Motion by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa for leave of court for enlargement of time to file amended complaint and to continue initial status conference before Honorable John Z. Lee on 4/2/2014 at 09:00 AM. (tlp, )[Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 03/26/2014)
2014-03-2715MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: Plaintiff's motion for leave of court for enlargement of time to file amended complaint and to continue initial status conference 13 is granted; plaintiff's amended complaint is due by 4/25/14. The initial status hearing set for 4/9/14 is reset to 4/30/14 at 9:15 a.m. No appearance is required on the motion.Mailed notice (ca, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 03/27/2014)
2014-04-0816Motion for extension of time to file answer by Defendant United States of America (Internal Revenue Service). (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nash, Ann) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 04/08/2014)
2014-04-0917TEXT ONLY ORDER entered by the Honorable John Z. Lee: Second motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 16 is granted; answer or responsive pleading is due by 4/23/14. No appearance is required on the motion. Mailed notice (ca, )[Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 04/09/2014)
2014-04-1018Motion to oppose defendant's second motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead by plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (mjc, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 04/14/2014)
2014-04-1719MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: The Court grants Plaintiff's motion 18 to oppose Defendant's second motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead. Plaintiff's amended complaint is due 4/25/14 15 . Defendant's response to Plaintiff's amended pleading will be due within 14 days after service of the amended pleading. Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(3). No appearance is necessary on the motion. Mailed notice (ca, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 04/17/2014)
2014-04-2220Motion to Transfer by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (tlp, ) Modified on 4/23/2014 (tlp, ). [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified text on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 04/23/2014)
2014-04-2221Notice of 20 Motion by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa to transfer action before Honorable John Z. Lee on 4/30/2014 at 09:00 AM. (tlp, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified text on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 04/23/2014)
2014-04-2522AMENDED complaint by Christian C. Ibeagwa against United States of America (Internal Revenue Service); Notice. (Exhibits)(ea, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 04/29/2014)
2014-04-3023MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: Status and motion hearing held on 4/30/14. Pro se plaintiff is not present. The government reports that they have produced the documents that form the basis of Plaintiff's FOIA claim and mailed to him a draft stipulation of dismissal. The motion to transfer of action 20 is entered and continued for 5/20/14 at 9:00 a.m. Plaintiff must be present at the next status hearing. If he wishes to participate via telephone conference, he should contact the Courtroom Deputy at least two days before the hearing and provide a number at which he can be reached. If the plaintiff does not appear either in person or by telephone at the next status hearing, the Court will assume that he no longer wishes to pursue this action, and it may be dismissed. Mailed notice (ca, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 04/30/2014)
2014-04-3024Motion to amend/correct Amended Complaint by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing Notice of Motion, # 2 Supplement Amended Notice of filing, # 3 Supplement Original Notice of filing, # 4 Exhibit page 2 of Ex. M, # 5 Exhibit page 3 of Ex. M, # 6 Supplement Amended page 3 of Amended C, # 7 Supplement Original page 3 of Amended C, # 8 Exhibit Amended List of Ex., # 9 Exhibit Original List of Ex., # 10 Supplement Consent request, # 11 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Ibeagwa, Christian) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 04/30/2014)
2014-05-0525Notice of 24 Motion by All Plaintiffs for presentment of 24 motion to amend/correct before Honorable John Z. Lee on 5/7/2014 at 09:00 AM. (Ibeagwa, Christian) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified text on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 05/05/2014)
2014-05-0726Notice of Motion by All Plaintiffs for presentment of before Honorable John Z. Lee on 5/20/2014 at 09:00 AM. (Ibeagwa, Christian) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 05/07/2014)
2014-05-0727Motion for Discovery Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit page 1 of Christian c. Ibeagwa, # 2 Affidavit page 2 of Christian C. Ibeagwa, # 3 Affidavit page 3 of Christian C. Ibeagwa, # 4 Affidavit page 4 of Christian C. Ibeagwa, # 5 Exhibit Portion of Form 1040X with Circled Receipt Dates, # 6 Exhibit Portion of Form 1040X with signature, # 7 Exhibit Defendant's Counsel Consent Reply, # 8 Exhibit Plaintiff's Consent Request for Discovery and Reply, # 9 Text of Proposed Order)(Ibeagwa, Christian) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified text and unterminated motion on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 05/07/2014)
2014-05-0728Notice of 27 Motion by All Plaintiffs for presentment of motion for discovery before Honorable John Z. Lee on 5/20/2014 at 09:00 AM. (Ibeagwa, Christian) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 05/07/2014)
2014-05-0729MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: Motion hearing held on 5/7/14. Plaintiff is not present to present the motion. As such, Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend the complaint 24 is denied. Mailed notice (ca, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 05/08/2014)
2014-05-0930Motion for Reconsideration (titled as Motion to Vacate) filed by Christian C. Ibeagwa (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit First page of Affidavit of Christian C. Ibeagwa, # 2 Affidavit Second page of Christian C. Ibeagwa, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 9 Text of Proposed Order Proposed order)(Ibeagwa, Christian) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified text and unterminated motion on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 05/09/2014)
2014-05-1331Notice of 30 Motion by plaintiff for presentment of before Honorable John Z. Lee on 5/20/2014 at 09:00 AM. (Ibeagwa, Christian) Docket text modified by Clerk's Office on 5/13/2014 (tlm).[Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 05/13/2014)
2014-05-1932Motion to Withdraw or Stay by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 27 Motion for Discovery. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B, # 3 Exhibit Ex. C, # 4 Exhibit Ex. D, # 5 Text of Proposed Order proposed Order)(Ibeagwa, Christian)[Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified text and unterminated motion on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 05/19/2014)
2014-05-1933Notice of 32 Motion by plaintiff for presentment of motion to stay before Honorable John Z. Lee on 5/20/2014 at 09:00 AM. (Ibeagwa, Christian) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 05/19/2014)
2014-05-1934MOTION TO DISMISS for lack of jurisdiction by Defendant United States of America (Internal Revenue Service) to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Nash, Ann)[Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified text, unterminated motion, on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 05/19/2014)
2014-05-1935Notice of 34 Motion by Ann Elizabeth Nash for presentment of motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction before Honorable John Z. Lee on 6/5/2014 at 09:00 AM. (Nash, Ann) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] Modified on 5/22/2014 (jef). (Entered: 05/19/2014)
2014-05-2036ORDER: Motion hearing held. Before ruling on Plaintiff's motion to transfer, the Court held a discussion with the parties as to whether Defendant has mooted the case by providing Plaintiff with the documents requested in his FOIA requests. Plaintiff indicates that he has only received some, but not all, of the documents requested. Defendant states that it has provided Plaintiff will all of the documents that it could find. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiffs motion for transfer of action 20 is granted without objection from Defendant. This case is transferred forthwith to the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Civil case terminated. Signed by the Honorable John Z. Lee on 5/20/2014.Mailed notice(mjc, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 05/21/2014)
2014-05-2137TRANSFERRED to the Western District of Wisconsin the electronic record. Mailed letter to all counsel of record.(mjc, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/21/2014.] (Entered: 05/21/2014)
2014-05-2138Case transferred in from District of Illinois Northern; Case Number 1:14-cv-00022. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (rep) (Entered: 05/21/2014)
2014-05-2239** TEXT ONLY ORDER ** ORDER granting plaintiff's 32 Motion to Withdraw and withdrawing 27 Motion for Discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 5/22/2014. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 05/22/2014)
2014-05-22Set Briefing Deadlines as to Plaintiff's 30 Motion for Reconsideration / Motion to Vacate. Defendant's Brief in Opposition due 6/5/2014. Plaintiff's Brief in Reply due 6/12/2014. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 05/22/2014)
2014-05-22Set Briefing Deadlines as to Defendant's 34 Motion to Dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. Plaintiff's Brief in Opposition due 6/12/2014. Defendant's Brief in Reply due 6/23/2014. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 05/22/2014)
2014-05-2240Notice of Change of Address by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 05/22/2014)
2014-06-1241Response to Proposed Findings of Fact filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 34 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, (Attachments: # 1 AFFIDAVIT of Christian C. Ibeagwa, # 2 Transcript of Ct Proceedings) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) Filer contacted and requested to upload attachments as separate entries. Modified on 6/13/2014 (elc). (Entered: 06/12/2014)
2014-06-1242Brief in Opposition by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 34 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by United States of America Internal Revenue Service (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 06/12/2014)
2014-06-2043Motion for Extension of Time To File Reply by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Nash, Ann),(ps) (Entered: 06/20/2014)
2014-06-2044** TEXT ONLY ORDER ** Order GRANTING defendant's 43 Motion for an extension of time until July 23, 2014 to file a reply in support of the motion to dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 6/20/2014. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 06/20/2014)
2014-07-1745ORDER denying 30 Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by District Judge Barbara B. Crabb on 7/17/2014. (nln),(ps) (Entered: 07/17/2014)
2014-07-2346Brief in Reply by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service in Support of 34 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Patricia Williams (Also see 49 .) (Nash, Ann),(ps) Modified on 7/25/2014. (lak) (Entered: 07/23/2014)
2014-07-2547Motion for Leave to File by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Affidavit of Christian C. Ibeagwa) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) Modified on 7/25/2014: Affidavit to be filed separately. (lak) (Entered: 07/25/2014)
2014-07-2548Notice of Motion by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re 47 Motion for Leave to File . (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) Modified on 7/25/2014. (lak) (Entered: 07/25/2014)
2014-07-2549Declaration of Patricia Williams filed by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service re: 34 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction. (Nash, Ann),(ps) (Entered: 07/25/2014)
2014-07-2650Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 47 Motion for Leave to File (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 07/26/2014)
2014-07-2851** TEXT ONLY ORDER ** Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a sur-reply brief, dkt. # 47 , is GRANTED. Plaintiff's sur-reply is due by August 6, 2014. Signed by District Judge Barbara B. Crabb on 7/28/2014. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 07/28/2014)
2014-07-28Set Deadlines as to 34 MOTION TO DISMISS for Lack of Jurisdiction. Plaintiff's Brief in Surreply due 8/6/2014. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 07/28/2014)
2014-08-0652Brief in Sur-Reply by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 34 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by United States of America Internal Revenue Service (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit EXh. A3, # 3 Exhibit EXh. G, # 4 Exhibit Exh. K, # 5 Exhibit EXh. B, # 6 Exhibit EXh. A, # 7 Exhibit EXh. A1) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 08/06/2014)
2014-08-0653Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 34 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 08/06/2014)
2014-08-0854Motion to Amend/Correct by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amended Complaint Proposed Amended Sur-Reply page 2, # 2 Proposed Amended Complaint Original copy of Sur-Reply page 2) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 08/08/2014)
2014-08-0855Notice by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re 54 Motion to Amend/Correct . (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 08/08/2014)
2014-08-1156Letter from Clerk's Office to plaintiff regarding the 55 notice filed by plaintiff. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 08/11/2014)
2014-08-1157Motion to Court to take Judicial Notice in ruling Motion to Dismiss! by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order denying Plaintiff's Reconsideration Motion filed 7/17/2014) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 08/11/2014)
2014-08-1158Affidavit of Christian C. Ibeagwa filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 57 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 08/11/2014)
2014-10-0659ORDER that defendant Internal Revenue Service's 34 motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction is DENIED. Plaintiff Christian Ibeagwa's 54 motion for leave to file a corrected surreply brief is GRANTED. Plaintiff's 57 "motion to take judicial notice" is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Barbara B. Crabb on 10/06/2014. (nln),(ps) (Entered: 10/06/2014)
2014-10-06Set Telephone Pretrial Conference: Telephone Pretrial Conference set for 10/28/2014 at 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. Plaintiff responsible for contacting the court at (608) 264-5153. Once plaintiff's call has been received, the court will then include counsel for defendant in the conference call. [ Notice Regarding the Telephone Preliminary Pretrial Conference attached] (nln),(ps) (Entered: 10/06/2014)
2014-10-2160ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service. (Nash, Ann),(ps) (Entered: 10/21/2014)
2014-10-3161Pretrial Conference Order - Dispositive Motions due 3/27/2015. Final Pretrial Submissions due 9/21/2015. Court Trial set for 9/28/2015 at 09:00 AM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 10/30/2014. (nln),(ps) (Entered: 10/31/2014)
2014-10-31Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker: Telephone Preliminary Pretrial Conference - Pro Se held on 10/28/2014 [:20] (elc),(ps) (Entered: 10/31/2014)
2014-11-1062Notice of Appearance filed by Joseph Edward Hunsader for Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service. (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) (Entered: 11/10/2014)
2015-01-2063Motion for Protective Order by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Interrogatories, # 2 Exhibit B - Plaintiff's Document Requests, # 3 Text of Proposed Order) (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) Modified on 1/20/2015 to add exhibit descriptions. (lak) (Entered: 01/20/2015)
2015-01-20Set Deadlines as to 63 Motion for Protective Order . Plaintiff Ibeagwa's Brief in Opposition due 1/28/2015. Defendant's Brief in Reply due 2/4/2015. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 01/20/2015)
2015-01-2764MOTION TO DISMISS Plaintiff's Non-FOIA causes of action under Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(c) by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) (Entered: 01/27/2015)
2015-01-28Set Deadlines as to 64 MOTION TO DISMISS Plaintiff's Non-FOIA causes of action under Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(c). Plaintiff's Brief in Opposition due 2/18/2015. Defendant's Brief in Reply due 3/2/2015. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 01/28/2015)
2015-01-2865Brief in Opposition by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 63 Motion for Protective Order, filed by United States of America Internal Revenue Service (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 01/28/2015)
2015-01-2866Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa IN SUPPORT FOR PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO IRS'S MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER Dkt. No. 65 re: 63 Motion for Protective Order, (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 01/28/2015)
2015-02-0367Brief in Reply by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service in Support of 63 Motion for Protective Order. (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) (Entered: 02/03/2015)
2015-02-1868Motion for Extension of Time by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 02/18/2015)
2015-02-1869Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 68 MOTION for Extension of Time (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 02/18/2015)
2015-02-1970** TEXT ONLY ORDER ** Order GRANTING plaintiff's 68 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff's Brief in Opposition to defendant's motion to dismiss Non-FOIA causes of action is due 3/11/2015. Defendant's Brief in Reply due 3/23/2015. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 2/19/2015. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 02/19/2015)
2015-02-2771ORDER granting in part and denying in part 63 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 2/26/2015. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 02/27/2015)
2015-03-1172Brief in Opposition by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 64 Motion to Dismiss filed by United States of America Internal Revenue Service (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EX. A and M, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 03/11/2015)
2015-03-1173Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 64 Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 03/11/2015)
2015-03-1174Response to Proposed Findings of Fact filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 64 Motion to Dismiss (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 03/11/2015)
2015-03-1375Motion to Amend/Correct by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A to D1, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 03/13/2015)
2015-03-1676** TEXT ONLY ORDER ** Order GRANTING plaintiff's 75 Motion to Amend/Correct 72 Brief in Opposition and 73 Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 3/16/2015. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 03/16/2015)
2015-03-2377Brief in Reply by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service in Support of 64 Motion to Dismiss plaintiff's non-FOIA causes of action under Rule 12(c) . (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) (Entered: 03/23/2015)
2015-03-2378Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EXHIBIT A2) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 03/23/2015)
2015-03-2379Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 78 Motion for Leave to File (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 03/23/2015)
2015-03-2780MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (partial) on plaintiff's FOIA cause of action by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) (Entered: 03/27/2015)
2015-03-2781Brief in Support of 80 Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - IRS Statement of Undisputed Facts (Also see 86 .) (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) Modified on 3/29/2015. (lak) (Entered: 03/27/2015)
2015-03-2782Supplemental Declaration of Patricia Williams filed by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service re: 80 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) Modified on 3/29/2015. (lak) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/29/2015: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 3/26/2013 Records Request, # 2 Exhibit 2 - 4/5/2013 Response) (lak). (Entered: 03/27/2015)
2015-03-2783Declaration of Patricia Williams (declaration previously filed as Dkt. No. 49) filed by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service re: 80 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) Modified on 3/29/2015. (lak) (Entered: 03/27/2015)
2015-03-2784Errata Sheet to 81 Brief in Support, filed by United States of America Internal Revenue Service. (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) (Entered: 03/27/2015)
2015-03-3085Brief in Support of 80 Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service. (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) (Entered: 03/30/2015)
2015-03-3086Proposed Findings of Fact filed by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service re: 80 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Statement of Undisputed Material Facts.) (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) (Entered: 03/30/2015)
2015-03-30Set Deadlines as to 80 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (partial) on plaintiff's FOIA cause of action . [ Pro Se Summary Judgment Procedure for Cases Assigned to Judge Crabb attached.] Plaintiff's Brief in Opposition due 4/29/2015. Defendant's Brief in Reply due 5/11/2015. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 03/30/2015)
2015-04-0687Motion for Protective Order by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Supplemental Declaration of Patricia Williams, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Plaintiff's Interrogatories Served March 2, 2015, # 3 Text of Proposed Order) (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) Modified on 4/6/2015. (lak) (Entered: 04/06/2015)
2015-04-06Set Deadlines as to Defendant's 87 Motion for Protective Order . Plaintiff's Brief in Opposition due 4/13/2015. Defendant's Brief in Reply due 4/20/2015. (jef),(ps) Modified text on 4/6/2015 (jef). (Entered: 04/06/2015)
2015-04-1088ORDER granting plaintiff Christian Ibeagwa's 78 motion for leave to file a surreply brief. Plaintiff may have until April 24, 2015, to file the brief. Signed by District Judge Barbara B. Crabb on 4/10/2015. (nln),(ps) (Entered: 04/10/2015)
2015-04-1389Brief in Opposition by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 87 Motion for Protective Order, filed by United States of America Internal Revenue Service (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-1390Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 87 Motion for Protective Order, (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-2091Motion for Leave to file reply brief in support of motion for protective order re: 87 Motion for Protective Order by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Defendant's Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Protective Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) Modified on 4/21/2015. (lak) (Entered: 04/20/2015)
2015-04-2192Brief in Reply by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service in Support of 87 Motion for Protective Order. (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) (Entered: 04/21/2015)
2015-04-2393Motion for Leave to File by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 04/24/2015)
2015-04-2494Brief in Reply by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa in Support of 87 Motion for Protective Order, (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 04/24/2015)
2015-04-2495Affidavit of Christian C. Ibeagwa filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 93 Motion for Leave to File (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 04/24/2015)
2015-04-2496Brief in Sur-Reply by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 64 Motion to Dismiss filed by United States of America Internal Revenue Service (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 04/24/2015)
2015-04-2497Affidavit of filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 64 Motion to Dismiss (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 04/24/2015)
2015-04-2998Brief in Opposition by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 80 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by United States of America Internal Revenue Service (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 04/29/2015)
2015-04-2999Proposed Findings of Fact filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 80 Motion for Summary Judgment (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 04/29/2015)
2015-04-29100Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 80 Motion for Summary Judgment (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 04/29/2015)
2015-05-04101ORDER granting defendant Internal Revenue Service's 64 motion for judgment on the pleadings on plaintiff Christian Ibeagwa's claims under the equal protection clause, the due process clause and the Administrative Procedure Act. Signed by District Judge Barbara B. Crabb on 5/4/2015. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 05/04/2015)
2015-05-04102Motion to Vacate by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 05/05/2015)
2015-05-05103Affidavit of Christian C. Ibeagwa filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 102 Motion to Vacate (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 05/05/2015)
2015-05-05Set Deadlines as to 102 Motion to Vacate. Defendant's Brief in Opposition due 5/19/2015. Plaintiff Ibeagwa's Brief in Reply due 5/26/2015. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 05/05/2015)
2015-05-08104Brief in Reply by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service in Support of 80 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) (Entered: 05/08/2015)
2015-05-08105Second Supplemental Declaration of Patricia Williams filed by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service re: 80 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) Modified on 5/11/2015: Contains two paragraphs numbered 3. (lak) (Entered: 05/08/2015)
2015-05-08106Motion for Court to take judicial notice in ruling on defendant's motion for partial summary judgment on plaintiff's FOIA claim. by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 05/08/2015)
2015-05-08107Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 106 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 05/08/2015)
2015-05-11Set Deadlines as to 106 Motion for Court to take judicial notice in ruling on defendant's motion for partial summary judgment on plaintiff's FOIA claim. Defendant's Brief in Opposition due 5/19/2015. Plaintiff's Brief in Reply due 5/26/2015. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-14108Motion to Consolidate Cases by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 05/14/2015)
2015-05-14109Affidavit of Christian C. Ibeagwa filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 108 Motion to Consolidate Cases (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 05/14/2015)
2015-05-15Set Deadlines as to 108 Motion to Consolidate Cases . Defendant's Brief in Opposition due 5/29/2015. Plaintiff's Brief in Reply due 6/5/2015. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 05/15/2015)
2015-05-15110ORDER deferring ruling on 80 Motion for Summary Judgment; deferring ruling on 87 Motion for Protective Order; denying 102 Motion to Vacate; denying 106 Motion for Court to take judicial notice in ruling on defendant's motion for partial summary judgment on plaintiff's FOIA claim. Plaintiff may have until May 29, 2015, to file supplemental materials. Signed by District Judge Barbara B. Crabb on 5/15/2015. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 05/15/2015)
2015-05-26111Motion for Reconsideration by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 05/26/2015)
2015-05-26112Brief in Support of 111 Motion for Reconsideration by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EX. A, # 2 Exhibit EX. B, # 3 Exhibit EX. J, # 4 Exhibit EX. 2) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 05/26/2015)
2015-05-26113Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 111 Motion for Reconsideration (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 05/26/2015)
2015-05-27Set Deadlines as to 111 Motion for Reconsideration. Defendant's Brief in Opposition due 6/5/2015. Plaintiff's Brief in Reply due 6/12/2015. (elc),(ps) (Entered: 05/27/2015)
2015-05-29114Brief in Opposition by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service re: 108 Motion to Consolidate Cases filed by Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
2015-05-29115Brief in Sur-Reply by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 80 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by United States of America Internal Revenue Service (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
2015-05-29116Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 80 Motion for Summary Judgment (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
2015-05-29117Supplement to 115 Brief in Sur-Reply filed by Christian C. Ibeagwa (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
2015-06-05118Brief in Opposition by Defendant United States of America Internal Revenue Service re: 111 Motion for Reconsideration filed by Christian C. Ibeagwa. (Hunsader, Joseph),(ps) (Entered: 06/05/2015)
2015-06-05119Brief in Reply by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa in Support of 108 Motion to Consolidate Cases (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 06/05/2015)
2015-06-05120Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 108 Motion to Consolidate Cases (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 06/05/2015)
2015-06-06121Notice by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa . (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 06/06/2015)
2015-06-11122Brief in Reply by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa in Support of 111 Motion for Reconsideration (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 06/11/2015)
2015-06-11123Affidavit of CHRISTIAN C. IBEAGWA filed by Plaintiff Christian C. Ibeagwa re: 111 Motion for Reconsideration (Ibeagwa, Christian),(ps) (Entered: 06/11/2015)
2015-06-18124ORDER denying plaintiff's second motion for reconsideration (dkt. #111 in 3:14-cv-00369-bbc), denying plaintiff's motion to consolidate cases (dkt. #87 in 3:14-cv-00369-bbc) (dkt. # 108 in 3:14-cv-00369-bbc), granting defendant's motion for protective order (dkt. #87 in case no. 14-cv-369-bbc), granting defendant's motion for summary judgment (dkt. #80 in 3:14-cv-00369-bbc). The clerk of court is directed to enter judgment in favor of defendant in case no. 14-cv-369-bbc and close that case. Signed by District Judge Barbara B. Crabb on 6/18/2015. (jef),(ps) (Entered: 06/18/2015)
2015-06-18125JUDGMENT entered in favor of Defendant Internal Revenue Service dismissing this case. (PAO/jef). (jef),(ps) (Entered: 06/18/2015)
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