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Case TitleBrickman v. United States Department of Agriculture et al
DistrictNorthern District of Texas
CityDallas
Case Number3:2014cv03305
Date Filed2014-09-12
Date Closed2014-10-30
JudgeJudge Sam A Lindsay
PlaintiffJames R Brickman
Case DescriptionJames Brickman submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Agriculture for records concerning support for statements made by the Intermediary Relending Program. After appealing the agency's failure to respond within the statutory time limit, the agency told Brickman that it would cost $690 to process his request. The agency also rejected his request for a fee waiver. Brickman then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Withholding not related to exemption claims, Litigation - Attorney's fees, Public Interest Fee Waiver

DefendantUnited States Department of Agriculture
DefendantUnited States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General
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2014-09-121COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by James R Brickman. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-6292323) Clerk to issue summons(es) for federal defendant(s). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. 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. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. A FOIA Request, # 3 Exhibit(s) Ex. B USDA Response, # 4 Exhibit(s) Ex. C Appeal, # 5 Exhibit(s) Ex. D USDA Fee Waiver Response) (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 09/12/2014)
2014-09-122New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to Judge Lindsay. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Ramirez). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (skt) (Entered: 09/12/2014)
2014-09-123Summons issued as to United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (skt) (Entered: 09/12/2014)
2014-09-144CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by James R Brickman. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 09/14/2014)
2014-09-305NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lisa Robin Hasday-DOJ on behalf of United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 09/30/2014)
2014-10-106AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint and Summons served on AG Eric Holder on 9/30/14. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 10/10/2014)
2014-10-107AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on AG Holder on 9/30/14. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 10/10/2014)
2014-10-108AFFIDAVIT of Service for summons and complaint served on Civil Process Clerk ND Texas on 9/25/14. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 10/10/2014)
2014-10-109AFFIDAVIT of Service for summons and complaint served on Civil Process Clerk ND Texas on 9/26/14. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 10/10/2014)
2014-10-1310AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Copy of Complaint served on USDA Sec. Tom Vilsack on 9/29/14. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 10/13/2014)
2014-10-1311AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Copy of Complaint served on USDA OIG Phyllis K. Fong on 9/29/14. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 10/13/2014)
2014-10-2712ANSWER to 1 Complaint filed by United States Department of Agriculture. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions 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. (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 10/27/2014)
2014-10-2713MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 10/27/2014)
2014-10-2714Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General re 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 10/27/2014)
2014-10-2715Appendix in Support filed by United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General re 14 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s), # 2 Additional Page(s), # 3 Additional Page(s)) (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 10/27/2014)
2014-10-2716CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General. (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 10/27/2014)
2014-10-3017Joint STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL by James R Brickman, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General. (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 10/30/2014)
2014-10-30***Civil Case Terminated per Stipulation at Docket 17 . (cea) (Entered: 10/30/2014)
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