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Case TitleHeaney v. United States Department of State
DistrictEastern District of New York
CityBrooklyn
Case Number1:2017cv00133
Date Filed2017-01-10
Date Closed2017-09-07
JudgeJudge Nina Gershon
PlaintiffHunter Heaney
Case DescriptionHunter Heaney submitted a FOIA request to the Department of State for records concerning its policy on non-military aid to foreign countries. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Heaney filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Department of State
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2017-01-101COMPLAINT against United States Department of State filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0207-9195043 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -NO,, filed by Hunter Heaney. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A to Complaint, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit B to Complaint, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit C to Complaint, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit D to Complaint, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit E to Complaint, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit F to Complaint) (Swaminathan, Anand) (Entered: 01/10/2017)
2017-01-10Case assigned to Judge Nina Gershon and Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: 01/11/2017)
2017-01-102Summons Issued as to United States Department of State, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: 01/11/2017)
2017-01-113In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to the Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. The form may also be accessed at the following link: http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO085.pdf . You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences . Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. (Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: 01/11/2017)
2017-01-114This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: 01/11/2017)
2017-01-275SUMMONS Returned Executed by Hunter Heaney. United States Department of State served on 1/23/2017, answer due 3/24/2017. (Swaminathan, Anand) (Entered: 01/27/2017)
2017-03-226NOTICE of Appearance by James R. Cho on behalf of United States Department of State (aty to be noticed) (Cho, James) (Entered: 03/22/2017)
2017-03-227Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by United States Department of State. (Cho, James) (Entered: 03/22/2017)
2017-03-238ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer as to United States Department of State. Defendant's deadline to answer the Complaint or otherwise move is extended to 4/24/2017. SCHEDULING ORDER: As set forth in the attached Order, an Initial Conference is scheduled for 5/4/2017 at 12:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Scanlon in Courtroom 504 North. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to confirm with Defendant's counsel that all necessary participants are aware of this conference. Counsel must complete the attached joint proposed scheduling order and file on ECF no later than 4/27/2017. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 3/23/2017. (Quinlan, Krista) (Entered: 03/23/2017)
2017-03-249SUMMONS Returned Executed by Hunter Heaney. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service for U.S. Attorney General) (Swaminathan, Anand) (Entered: 03/24/2017)
2017-04-2110Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or otherwise respond to the complaint , Joint MOTION to Adjourn Conference scheduled for May 4, 2017 and to extend the April 27, 2017 deadline for filing a proposed scheduling order by United States Department of State. (Cho, James) (Entered: 04/21/2017)
2017-04-24ORDER granting in part and denying in part 10 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer; granting consent 10 Motion to Adjourn Conference. Defendant's deadline to answer the Complaint or otherwise move is extended to 6/8/2017. SCHEDULING ORDER: Counsel are advised that the Initial Conference currently scheduled for 5/4/2017 has been rescheduled to 6/13/2017 at 12:30 PM in Courtroom 504 North before Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon. The Parties are to refer to 8 and must file the joint proposed scheduling order by 6/12/2017. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 4/24/2017. (Quinlan, Krista) (Entered: 04/24/2017)
2017-05-0411MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0207-9502046. by Hunter Heaney. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Joshua Burday, # 2 Letter of Good Standing) (Burday, Joshua) (Entered: 05/04/2017)
2017-05-09ORDER granting 11 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The attorney shall register for ECF. Registration is available online at the NYED homepage. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that s/he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure that the $150 admission fee be submitted to the Clerk's Office. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 5/9/2017. (Miller, Hannah) (Entered: 05/09/2017)
2017-05-0912NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Burday on behalf of Hunter Heaney (notification declined or already on case) (Burday, Joshua) (Entered: 05/09/2017)
2017-06-0613Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or otherwise respond to the complaint , Joint MOTION to Adjourn Conference scheduled for June 13, 2017 by United States Department of State. (Cho, James) (Entered: 06/06/2017)
2017-06-07ORDER granting 13 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer as to United States Department of State. Defendant's deadline to answer the Complaint or otherwise move is extended to 7/7/2017. RE-SCHEDULING ORDER: Counsel are advised that the Initial Conference currently scheduled for 6/13/2017 has been rescheduled to 7/12/2017 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 504 North before Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon. The Parties are to refer to 8 and must file the joint proposed scheduling order by 7/6/2017. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 6/7/2017. (Quinlan, Krista). (Entered: 06/07/2017)
2017-07-0314Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or otherwise respond to the complaint , Joint MOTION to Adjourn Conference scheduled for July 12, 2017 by United States Department of State. (Cho, James) (Entered: 07/03/2017)
2017-07-05ORDER granting 14 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer as to United States Department of State. Defendant's deadline to answer the Complaint or otherwise move is extended to 8/7/2017. No further extensions absent exigent circumstances. RE-SCHEDULING ORDER: Counsel are advised that the Initial Conference currently scheduled for 7/12/2017 has been rescheduled to 8/9/2017 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 504 North before Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon. The Parties are to refer to 8 and must file the joint proposed scheduling order by 8/8/2017. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 7/5/2017. (Quinlan, Krista) (Entered: 07/05/2017)
2017-07-28RE-SCHEDULING ORDER: Due to a conflict in the Court's schedule, the Initial Conference originally scheduled for 8/9/2017 will be held on 9/15/2017 at 2:15 PM in Courtroom 504 North before Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon. Counsel are to confirm amongst themselves that all are aware of this change. The Parties are to refer to 8 and must file the joint proposed scheduling order by 9/7/2017. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 7/28/2017. (Quinlan, Krista) (Entered: 07/28/2017)
2017-08-0415Letter Regarding Agreement in Principle to Settle Case by United States Department of State (Cho, James) (Entered: 08/04/2017)
2017-08-07STATUS REPORT ORDER: At 15 , Defendant states that this matter has settled. On or before 8/22/2017, the Parties will file their stipulation of dismissal or a status report letter indicating three dates on which all Parties are available for an Initial Conference. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 8/7/2017. (Quinlan, Krista) (Entered: 08/07/2017)
2017-08-2216Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File stipulation of dismissal by United States Department of State. (Cho, James) (Entered: 08/22/2017)
2017-08-23ORDER granting 16 Motion for Extension of Time to File. STATUS REPORT ORDER: On or before 9/5/2017, the Parties will file their stipulation of dismissal. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 8/23/2017. (Quinlan, Krista) (Entered: 08/23/2017)
2017-09-0517STIPULATION of Dismissal with prejudice by United States Department of State (Attachments: # 1 (stipulation and order of dismissal with prejudice)) (Cho, James) (Entered: 09/05/2017)
2017-09-0718STIPULATION AND ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE. Ordered by Judge Nina Gershon on 9/6/2017. (Barrett, C) (Entered: 09/07/2017)
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