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Case TitleThe Law Office of James Holmes, P.C. v. U.S. Department of Labor
DistrictEastern District of Texas
CityMarshall
Case Number2:2015cv00098
Date Filed2015-01-30
Date Closed2015-05-20
JudgeJudge Rodney Gilstrap
PlaintiffThe Law Office of James Holmes, P.C.
Case DescriptionThe Law Office of James Holmes, representing the family of Roberto Magdaleno, who had been killed when an oilfield pressure vessel ruptured near Orla, Texas, submitted a FOIA request to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for records concerning the accident and its investigation. OSHA released 794 pages, but withheld a number of records under Exemption 4 (confidential business information), Exemption 5 (privileges), and Exemption 7(C) (invasion of privacy concerning law enforcement records). Holmes appealed the agency's decision, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Holmes filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. Department of Labor
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Complaint
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2015-01-301COMPLAINT for Declaratory & Injunctive Relief against U.S. Department of Labor ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5035644.), filed by The Law Office of James Holmes, P.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Holmes, James) (Entered: 01/30/2015)
2015-01-30Case assigned to Judge Rodney Gilstrap. (ch, ) (Entered: 01/30/2015)
2015-01-30In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge . (ch, ) (Entered: 01/30/2015)
2015-01-302SUMMONS Issued as to U.S. Department of Labor. (nkl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2015)
2015-05-194MOTION to Dismiss Without Prejudice by The Law Office of James Holmes, P.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Holmes, James) (Entered: 05/19/2015)
2015-05-205ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 05/20/2015. (nkl, ) (Entered: 05/20/2015)
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