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Case TitlePowell v. Internal Revenue Service
DistrictEastern District of Michigan
CityDetroit
Case Number2:2015cv11033
Date Filed2015-03-19
Date Closed2016-12-29
JudgeDistrict Judge Paul D. Borman
PlaintiffWilliam E. Powell [E-Filer]
Case DescriptionWilliam Powell submitted nine FOIA requests to the IRS for tax records concerning Powell Printing Company and the estate of William A. Powell. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Powell filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Vaughn index

DefendantInternal Revenue Service
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Opinion/Order [22]
Opinion/Order [30]
Opinion/Order [32]
Opinion/Order [38]
Opinion/Order [40]
Opinion/Order [42]
Opinion/Order [65]
Opinion/Order [66]
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2015-03-191COMPLAINT filed by William E. Powell against Internal Revenue Service. (DPer) (Entered: 03/19/2015)
2015-03-192APPLICATION to proceed without prepaying fees or costs by William E. Powell. (DPer) (Entered: 03/19/2015)
2015-03-193Request for Service by the United States Marshal of the Initiating Document by William E. Powell. (DPer) (Entered: 03/19/2015)
2015-03-304Pro Se Application for E-filing submitted by William E. Powell. (ATee) (Entered: 03/30/2015)
2015-04-085ORDER granting 2 Application to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or Costs, and 3 Request for Service of the Initiating Document by U.S. Marshal. Signed by District Judge Paul D. Borman. (SOso) (Entered: 04/09/2015)
2015-04-096SUMMONS Issued for *Internal Revenue Service* (SOso) (Entered: 04/09/2015)
2015-04-097SUMMONS Issued for the United States Attorney and the Office of the Attorney General. (SOso) (Entered: 04/09/2015)
2015-04-098ACKNOWLEDGMENT from U.S. Marshal Service of receipt of service of process documents. (DPer) (Entered: 04/09/2015)
2015-04-09Pro Se E-filing Account Created for William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (KCla) (Entered: 04/09/2015)
2015-04-219MOTION for Leave to File FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Attachments: # 1 Document Continuation, # 2 Exhibit LETTER TO FOIA SPECIALIST, # 3 Exhibit REQUEST DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2015, # 4 Exhibit REQUEST DATED MARCH 2, 2015, # 5 Exhibit REQUEST DATED APRIL 10, 2015) (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 04/21/2015)
2015-04-2810OPINION AND ORDER granting 9 Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint. Signed by District Judge Paul D. Borman. (DTof) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-2911SUMMONS Issued for the United States Attorney and the Office of the Attorney General. (DTof) (Entered: 04/29/2015)
2015-04-2912SUMMONS Issued for *Internal Revenue Service* (DTof) (Entered: 04/29/2015)
2015-04-3013ORDER Granting Request for Service of Process by the US Marshal without prepayment. Signed by District Judge Paul D. Borman. (DTof) (Entered: 04/30/2015)
2015-04-3014ACKNOWLEDGMENT from U.S. Marshal Service of Receipt of Service of Process Documents. (DTof) (Entered: 04/30/2015)
2015-05-1215ACKNOWLEDGMENT from U.S. Marshal Service of receipt of service of process documents. (DPer) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
2015-05-1516PROOF of mailing of amended complaint. (DPer) (Entered: 05/15/2015)
2015-05-1517PETITION by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 05/15/2015)
2015-06-2218MOTION for Default Judgment as to Internal Revenue Service IRS by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 06/22/2015)
2015-06-2419ANSWER to Complaint with Affirmative Defenses (Answer to First Amended Complaint) by Internal Revenue Service. (Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 06/24/2015)
2015-06-2420NOTICE by Internal Revenue Service (Notice of Related Case) (Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 06/24/2015)
2015-07-0621RESPONSE to 19 Answer to Complaint by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit) (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 07/06/2015)
2015-07-1322ORDER denying 18 Motion for Default Judgment. Signed by District Judge Paul D. Borman. (DTof) (Entered: 07/13/2015)
2015-07-1423ORDER re 20 Notice (Other) filed by Internal Revenue Service. Signed by District Judge Paul D. Borman. (DTof) (Entered: 07/14/2015)
2015-07-2124MOTION to Compel by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 07/21/2015)
2015-07-2325RESPONSE to 24 MOTION to Compel filed by Internal Revenue Service. (Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 07/23/2015)
2015-08-0626ORDER REFERRING MOTION to Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti: 24 MOTION to Compel filed by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. Signed by District Judge Paul D. Borman. (DTof) (Entered: 08/06/2015)
2015-08-1227NOTICE OF HEARING Plaintiff's 24 MOTION to Compel . Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2015 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti (MWil) (Entered: 08/12/2015)
2015-08-1328MOTION TO EXTEND re 27 Notice of Hearing on Motion set for August 26, 2015 by Internal Revenue Service. (Attachments: # 1 Document Continuation Proposed Order) (Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 08/13/2015)
2015-08-19TEXT-ONLY ORDER GRANTING Defendant's 28 MOTION TO EXTEND re: 27 Notice of Hearing on Motion set for August 26, 2015 filed by Internal Revenue Service., ( Motion Hearing RESET TO 9/3/2015 04:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti )--Entered by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (MWil) (Entered: 08/19/2015)
2015-08-1929ORDER Referring Pretrial Matters to Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti Including 24 Motion to Compel. Signed by District Judge Paul D. Borman. (DTof) (Entered: 08/19/2015)
2015-09-03Minute Entry for proceedings before Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti: Motion Hearing held on 9/3/2015 re: 24 MOTION to Compel filed by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. Disposition: Motion DENIED without Prejudice. Order to Follow.(Court Reporter Digitally Recorded) (MWil) (Entered: 09/04/2015)
2015-09-0830ORDER DENYING without Prejudice Plaintiff's 24 Motion to Compel--Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (MWil) (Entered: 09/08/2015)
2015-09-1531MOTION for Order FOR CONFER AND MEET AND REPORT WITH DATES AND DEADLINES by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 09/15/2015)
2015-09-1832ORDER GRANTING and Construing Plaintiff's 31 MOTION for Order FOR CONFER AND MEET AND REPORT WITH DATES AND DEADLINES filed by William E. Powell [E-Filer]., ( Proposed plan must be filed by 10/2/2015 )--Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (MWil) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-10-0133MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 32 Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings,, by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-0234REQUEST re Court's Order of September 18, 2015 regarding Scheduling Order and Discovery Plan by Internal Revenue Service. (Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 10/02/2015)
2015-10-02TEXT-ONLY ORDER GRANTING Plaintiff's 33 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 32 , filed by William E. Powell [E-Filer]., ( Plaintiff's Proposed Report due by 10/16/2015 )--Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (MWil) (Entered: 10/02/2015)
2015-10-1336RESPONSE to 32 Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings,, Plainitff Joint report ordered on September 18, 2015 by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-1337RESPONSE to 32 Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings,, CORRECTED AND REVISED PLAINTIFF'S PROPOSED REPORT ORDERED SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-2238ORDER SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT DEADLINES and STRIKING Plaintiff's Notice 35 .,., ( Amendment to Pleadings by 10/31/2015 , Dispositive Motion Cut-off set for 1/15/2016 )--Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (MWil) (Entered: 10/22/2015)
2015-10-2339MOTION FOR VAUGHN INDEX by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Attachments: # 1 Document Continuation) (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 10/23/2015)
2015-10-2840ORDER DENYING Plaintiff's 39 Motion compelling Defendant--Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (MWil) (Entered: 10/28/2015)
2015-11-1141MOTION VAUGHN INDEX by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit) (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 11/11/2015)
2015-12-0442ORDER DENYING Plaintiff's 41 Motion --Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (MWil) (Entered: 12/04/2015)
2016-01-0743MOTION TO EXTEND re 38 Order, Order to Strike, Set Scheduling Order Deadlines,,, by Internal Revenue Service. (Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 01/07/2016)
2016-01-0744MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 43 MOTION TO EXTEND re 38 Order, Order to Strike, Set Scheduling Order Deadlines,,, by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Powell [E-Filer], William) Modified on 1/8/2016 (SSch). [DOCUMENT IS TITLED "PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME"] (Entered: 01/07/2016)
2016-01-08TEXT-ONLY ORDER GRANTING Defendant's 44 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 43 MOTION TO EXTEND re 38 Order, Order to Strike, Set Scheduling Order Deadlines,,, filed by William E. Powell [E-Filer]., ( Defendant's filing due by 1/20/2016 )--Entered by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (MWil) (Entered: 01/08/2016)
2016-01-2045MOTION for Summary Judgment w supporting brief, statement of undisputed facts, proposed order and three declarations by Internal Revenue Service. (Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 01/20/2016)
2016-01-2646ORDER Requiring Response to 45 Motion for Summary Judgment. Response due by 2/10/2016 --Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (MWil) (Entered: 01/26/2016)
2016-01-2647AMENDED ORDER Requiring Response to 45 Motion for Summary Judgment. Plaintiff's Response due by 2/10/2016 Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (MWil) (Entered: 01/26/2016)
2016-02-1048RESPONSE to 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment w supporting brief, statement of undisputed facts, proposed order and three declarations OPPOSITION OF SUMMARY Judgement filed by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Document Continuation, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Exhibit, # 21 Exhibit, # 22 Exhibit, # 23 Exhibit, # 24 Exhibit, # 25 Exhibit, # 26 Exhibit, # 27 Exhibit, # 28 Exhibit, # 29 Exhibit, # 30 Exhibit, # 31 Exhibit, # 32 Exhibit, # 33 Exhibit, # 34 Exhibit, # 35 Exhibit, # 36 Exhibit, # 37 Exhibit, # 38 Exhibit, # 39 Exhibit, # 40 Exhibit, # 41 Document Continuation, # 42 Exhibit, # 43 Exhibit, # 44 Exhibit, # 45 Exhibit) (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 02/10/2016)
2016-02-1549MOTION re 48 Response to Motion,,,, TO LEAVE TO FILE A SUBSTITUTE PLEADING by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 02/15/2016)
2016-02-1751ORDER Granting 49 Motion To Substitute and Directing the Clerk to Strike 48 50 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (LHos) (Entered: 02/17/2016)
2016-02-2652NOTICE by Internal Revenue Service of unavailability of counsel from Feb. 29 to March 4 (Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 02/26/2016)
2016-04-1353MOTION TO RESUBMIT OPPOSITION OF DEFENDANT MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 04/13/2016)
2016-04-2054OPINION AND ORDER CONSTRUING 53 Motion as a Motion to Extend and Denying such request. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (ATee) (Entered: 04/20/2016)
2016-04-2055REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment w supporting brief, statement of undisputed facts, proposed order and three declarations filed by Internal Revenue Service Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (ATee) (Entered: 04/20/2016)
2016-05-0356OBJECTION to 55 Report and Recommendation by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 05/03/2016)
2016-05-0457MOTION Grant Plaintiffs Motion to resubmit the main document, Table of Exhibits and, Exhibits to the Court. by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Powell [E-Filer], William) Modified on 5/5/2016 (SSch). [DOCUMENT TITLED "MOTION TO SUBMIT TABLE OF EXHIBITS AND EXHBITS TO OPPOSITION TO REPORT AND RECOMMENDATINO"] (Entered: 05/04/2016)
2016-05-1758MEMORANDUM in response to Plaintiff's Objections (Dkt #56) to Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation (Dkt. #55) by Internal Revenue Service (Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 05/17/2016)
2016-05-2759ORDER granting 57 Motion to resubmit objections with exhibits. Signed by District Judge Paul D. Borman. (DTof) (Entered: 05/27/2016)
2016-05-3160OBJECTION to 55 Report and Recommendation TO RESUBMIT OPPOSITION OF DEFENDANT MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Document Continuation, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Document Continuation, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Document Continuation, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Document Continuation) (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 05/31/2016)
2016-05-3161MOTION MOTION TO RESUBMIT PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 05/31/2016)
2016-06-1462MEMORANDUM in response to Plaintiff's Obj. with Exhibits (Docket No. 60) by Internal Revenue Service (Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 06/14/2016)
2016-06-1463RESPONSE to 61 MOTION MOTION TO RESUBMIT PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT filed by Internal Revenue Service. (Hunsader, Joseph) (Entered: 06/14/2016)
2016-06-2064REPLY to 62 Memorandum by William E. Powell [E-Filer]. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (Powell [E-Filer], William) (Entered: 06/20/2016)
2016-12-2965OPINION AND ORDER denying 61 Motion to resubmit Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by District Judge Paul D. Borman. (DTof) (Entered: 12/29/2016)
2016-12-2966OPINION AND ORDER Adopting 55 Report and Recommendation Granting 45 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Internal Revenue Service. Signed by District Judge Paul D. Borman. (DTof) (Entered: 12/29/2016)
2016-12-2967JUDGMENT - Signed by District Judge Paul D. Borman. (DTof) (Entered: 12/29/2016)
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