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Case TitleSCHLESSINGER LAW OFFICES, P.A. v. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2016cv00540
Date Filed2016-03-22
Date Closed2016-06-01
JudgeJudge John D. Bates
PlaintiffSCHLESSINGER LAW OFFICES, P.A.
Case DescriptionThe Schlessinger Law Offices submitted a FOIA request to the FDA for any response from Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company or its parent company Reynolds American regarding the FDA's August 27, 2015 warning to Santa Fe that its products falsely claimed a lower risk of tobacco-related diseases. The FDA acknowledged receipt of the request and told Schlessinger that it would deny the request under Exemption 7(A) (ongoing investigation or proceeding) and Exemption 7(E) (investigative methods and techniques). Later, however, the agency indicated it was processing the request. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Schlessinger Law Offices filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantFOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
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2016-03-221COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-4454687) filed by SCHLESSINGER LAW OFFICES, P.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Attorney General Summons, # 3 Summons U.S. Attorney for D.C. Summons, # 4 Summons FDA Summons)(Eubanks, William) (Entered: 03/22/2016)
2016-03-222REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by SCHLESSINGER LAW OFFICES, P.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Summons FOIA Summons for Attorney General, # 2 Summons FOIA Summons for FDA, # 3 Summons FOIA Summons for U.S. Attorney)(Eubanks, William) (Entered: 03/22/2016)
2016-03-223MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- William Nicholson Lawton, :Firm- Meyer Glitzenstein & Eubanks LLP, :Address- 4115 Wisconsin Ave. NW Suite 210. Phone No. - (202) 588-5206 x 107. Fax No. - (202) 588-5049 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-4455162. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by SCHLESSINGER LAW OFFICES, P.A. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration in Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission)(Eubanks, William) (Entered: 03/22/2016)
2016-03-22Case Assigned to Judge John D. Bates. (sth) (Entered: 03/23/2016)
2016-03-234SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(sth) (Entered: 03/23/2016)
2016-03-23MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 3 the motion for leave to appear pro hac vice on behalf of William Nicholson Lawton, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 3/23/2016. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 03/23/2016)
2016-03-245Corporate Disclosure Statement by SCHLESSINGER LAW OFFICES, P.A.. (Eubanks, William) (Entered: 03/24/2016)
2016-05-026Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kelly, Wynne) (Entered: 05/02/2016)
2016-05-02MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 6 defendant's consent motion for extension of time, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that defendant shall file its answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by not later than May 19, 2016. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 5/2/2016. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 05/02/2016)
2016-05-03Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 5/19/2016. (tb) (Entered: 05/03/2016)
2016-05-177Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kelly, Wynne) (Entered: 05/17/2016)
2016-05-17MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 7 defendant's consent motion for extension of time, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that defendant shall file its answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by not later than June 2, 2016. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 5/17/2016. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 05/17/2016)
2016-05-19Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 6/2/2016. (tb) (Entered: 05/19/2016)
2016-06-018NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by SCHLESSINGER LAW OFFICES, P.A. (Lawton, William) (Entered: 06/01/2016)
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