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Case TitleVazquez-Gonzalez v. Internal Revenue Service et al
DistrictDistrict of Puerto Rico
CitySan Juan
Case Number3:2015cv02093
Date Filed2015-08-12
Date Closed2016-02-03
JudgeJudge Gustavo A. Gelpi
PlaintiffEdgar J Vazquez-Gonzalez
Case DescriptionEdgar Vazquez Gonzalez, a medical specialist who owed back taxes to the IRS but was paying them back, submitted a FOIA request to the IRS for records concerning himself. The remainder of his tax debt had gone into collection and he continued to attempt to arrange an installment plan for repayment without success. He finally filed suit after the agency failed to respond to his FOIA request.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantInternal Revenue Service
DefendantUS Attorney General for the District of Puerto Rico
DefendantUS Attorney General
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2015-08-121COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $400 receipt number 0104-4529744.), filed by Edgar J Vazquez-Gonzalez. Service due by 12/14/2015, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit)(Lamourt, Armando) (Entered: 08/12/2015)
2015-08-122NOTICE of Filing Exhibits summons, civil cover sheet, and category sheet (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Category Sheet, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Lamourt, Armando) (Entered: 08/12/2015)
2015-08-123First NOTICE of Appearance by Armando Lamourt on behalf of Edgar J Vazquez-Gonzalez (Lamourt, Armando) (Entered: 08/12/2015)
2015-08-134NOTICE OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENT Case has been assigned to Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi (arg) (Entered: 08/13/2015)
2015-08-135Summons Issued as to INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, US Attorney General, US Attorney General for the District of Puerto Rico (arg) (Entered: 08/13/2015)
2015-08-176STANDING ORDERS: (1) DISCOVERY DISPUTES, (2) COURTESY COPIES, (3) COMMUNICATIONS BY COUNSEL OR THEIR STAFF WITH JUDGE GELPI'S LAW CLERKS, (4) CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE A MAGISTRATE JUDGE, (5) DEPOSITIONS IN CIVIL CASES. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (mr) (Entered: 08/17/2015)
2015-08-207Summons Returned Executed upon US Attorney General for the District of Puerto Rico served on 8/13/2015, answer due 10/13/2015 (Lamourt, Armando) Modified on 8/21/2015 to edit title due to event errosneously entered by counsel(mr). (Entered: 08/20/2015)
2015-09-088***FILED IN ERROR*** Summons Issued as to US Attorney General (Lamourt, Armando) Modified on 9/9/2015 (mr). (Entered: 09/08/2015)
2015-09-09NOTICE of Docket Text Modification by Deputy Clerk re: 8 Summons Issued. ***FILED IN ERROR- Wrong Event. Counsel to re-file.*** (mr) (Entered: 09/09/2015)
2015-09-099SUMMONS Returned Executed by Edgar J Vazquez-Gonzalez upon US Attorney General served on 8/20/2015, answer due 10/19/2015. (Lamourt, Armando) (Entered: 09/09/2015)
2015-09-1010SUMMONS Returned Executed by Edgar J Vazquez-Gonzalez upon Internal Revenue Service served on 8/19/2015, answer due 10/19/2015. (Lamourt, Armando) (Entered: 09/10/2015)
2015-09-1411MOTION for Extension of Time until November 13, 2015 to File Answer or Otherwise Plead filed by Ann E. Nash on behalf of Internal Revenue Service Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/1/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nash, Ann) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-1512ORDER: Granting as requested 11 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Extension final. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 9/15/2015. (SKD) (Entered: 09/15/2015)
2015-11-1313ANSWER to 1 Complaint, filed by Ann E. Nash on behalf of Defendant Internal Revenue Service.(Nash, Ann) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
2015-11-1614ORDER: REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez for Initial Settlement and Scheduling Conference. Failure to comply in a timely manner with the deadlines and directives detailed in this referral order may result in the imposition of sanctions. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 11/16/2015. (SKD) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2015-11-1615ORDER: The Initial Settlement and Scheduling Conference is set for December 14, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.in MEL's Chambers before US Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez on 11/16/15. (jhi) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2015-11-1616MEMORANDUM OF THE CLERK. Pursuant to the 14 Order Referring Case entered by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 11/16/2015, the case is referred to Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez to hold an Initial Settlement and Scheduling Conference. Signed by Clerk on 11/16/15.(gsr) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2015-11-1817Consent MOTION for Leave to Appear to Conduct Rule 26(f) Conference by Phone filed by Ann E. Nash on behalf of Internal Revenue Service Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/7/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nash, Ann) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
2015-11-2318ORDER granting 17 Motion for Leave to Appear. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez on 11/20/15. (jhi) (Entered: 11/23/2015)
2015-12-0419INITIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM by Internal Revenue Service. (Nash, Ann) (Entered: 12/04/2015)
2015-12-1020NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan O. McMonagle on behalf of Internal Revenue Service (McMonagle, Ryan) (Entered: 12/10/2015)
2015-12-1121Consent MOTION for Partial Relief from Requirement that Representative with Full Settlement Authority Physically Appear at Conference re 14 Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge, filed by Ann E. Nash on behalf of Internal Revenue Service Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/31/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Related document(s) 14 ) (Nash, Ann) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-1122ORDER granting 21 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez on 12/11/15. (jhi) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-1123ORDER: The court has not received an ex-parte settlement memorandum from plaintiff Edgar J. Vazquez-Gonzalez. On or before December 14, 2015 at 12:00 p.m., plaintiff shall show cause as to why sanctions should not be imposed for failure to comply with the court's directives. See ECF No. 14. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez on 12/11/15.(jhi) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-1425Minute Entry for Initial Scheduling Conference held on 12/14/2015 before US Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez. (GB) (Entered: 12/29/2015)
2015-12-2924NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by All Defendants (Nash, Ann) (Entered: 12/29/2015)
2016-01-1326BRIEF ON ATTORNEYS' FEES by Edgar J Vazquez-Gonzalez. (Lamourt, Armando) (Entered: 01/13/2016)
2016-01-1327MOTION requesting Order Denying Plaintiff's Request for Fees and Costs filed by Ryan O. McMonagle on behalf of Internal Revenue Service Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/1/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Declaration of Ursula Kinsey, # 3 Declaration of Elizabeth Rawlins, # 4 Declaration of Renae Elliott and Exhibits Thereto, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(McMonagle, Ryan) (Entered: 01/13/2016)
2016-01-2728MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Internal Revenue Service Re: 26 Brief filed by Edgar J Vazquez-Gonzalez filed by Internal Revenue Service. (McMonagle, Ryan) (Entered: 01/27/2016)
2016-02-0329Opinion and Order: Denying 26 Request for Attorney's Fees by Edgar J Vazquez-Gonzalez; Granting 27 MOTION requesting Order. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 2/3/2016. (SKD) (Entered: 02/03/2016)
2016-02-0330JUDGMENT Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 2/3/2016. (SKD) (Entered: 02/03/2016)
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