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Case TitleRobinson v. Department of Veterans Affairs
DistrictDistrict of South Carolina
CityColumbia
Case Number3:2018cv00998
Date Filed2018-04-12
Date Closed2019-01-10
JudgeHonorable Margaret B Seymour
PlaintiffRonald Robinson
Case DescriptionRonald Robinson submitted FOIA requests to the Department of Veterans Affairs for records concerning a variety of topics. He appealed the agency's apparent denial of some requests, but eventually filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantDepartment of Veterans Affairs
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Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Opinion/Order [29]
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Date FiledDoc #Docket Text

2018-04-121COMPLAINT against Department of Veterans Affairs (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number SCX300075943), filed by Ronald Robinson. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(mwal) (Entered: 04/12/2018)
2018-04-123Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Ronald Robinson.(mwal) (Entered: 04/12/2018)
2018-04-198ORDER authorizing service of process by clerk and directing plaintiff to notify the clerk in writing of any change of address. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 4/19/2018. (mwal) (Entered: 04/19/2018)
2018-04-199Summons Issued as to Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. Service due by 7/18/2018. (mwal) (Entered: 04/19/2018)
2018-04-1910***DOCUMENT MAILED 8 Order Service - Non-Inmate, 9 Summons Issued as to USA, Complaint placed in U.S. Mail to Ronald Robinson. (mwal) (Entered: 04/19/2018)
2018-06-2211MOTION for Extension of Time by Department of Veterans Affairs. Response to Motion due by 7/6/2018. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.Motions referred to Shiva V Hodges.(Bowens, Barbara) (Entered: 06/22/2018)
2018-06-2212TEXT ORDER granting 11 MOTION for Extension of Time. Defendant's deadline to file an answer or otherwise plead is now July 25, 2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 6/22/2018. (mwal) (Entered: 06/22/2018)
2018-06-2213***DOCUMENT MAILED 12 Text Order placed in U.S. Mail to Ronald Robinson. (mwal) (Entered: 06/22/2018)
2018-07-2514ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Department of Veterans Affairs.(Bowens, Barbara) (Entered: 07/25/2018)
2018-07-2615SCHEDULING ORDER (Motions to Amend Pleadings due by 10/23/2018, Plaintiffs ID of Expert Witness due by 11/26/2018, Defendants ID of Expert Witnesses Due by 12/27/2018, Records Custodian Affidavit due by 12/27/2018, Discovery due by 2/20/2019, Motions due by 3/7/2019, ADR Statement due by 4/5/2019, Mediation Due by 5/6/2019.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V. Hodges on 7/26/2018. (bgoo) (Entered: 07/26/2018)
2018-07-2616***DOCUMENT MAILED 15 Scheduling Order placed in U.S. Mail to Ronald Robinson. (bgoo) (Entered: 07/26/2018)
2018-09-0517MOTION for Summary Judgment by Ronald Robinson. Response to Motion due by 9/19/2018. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents, # 2 Envelope) Motions referred to Shiva V. Hodges. (bgoo) (Entered: 09/05/2018)
2018-09-1918RESPONSE in Opposition re 17 MOTION for Summary Judgment Response filed by Department of Veterans Affairs.Reply to Response to Motion due by 9/26/2018 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Bowens, Barbara) (Entered: 09/19/2018)
2018-10-1819TEXT ORDER: It appears that Defendant began on September 20, 2018, providing Plaintiff with the relief he seeks. Defendant is directed to advise the court by October 25, 2018, whether it has completed its production of the documents requested, and if not, when it anticipates completion of the production. If Defendant has produced the requested documents, it appears Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment is moot. If Defendant has not completed its production in a timely manner, the undersigned anticipates recommending that Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment be granted and setting a deadline for compliance. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V. Hodges on 10/18/18. (vhor) (Entered: 10/18/2018)
2018-10-1920***DOCUMENT MAILED 19 Text Order, placed in U.S. Mail to Ronald Robinson. (lbak) (Entered: 10/19/2018)
2018-10-2322REPLY by Department of Veterans Affairs to 19 Order,, . (Bowens, Barbara) (Entered: 10/23/2018)
2018-10-2323REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION recommending Plaintiff's 17 motion for summary judgment be denied as moot and, absent any objections by the parties, that the district judge dismiss this matter. Re 1 Complaint filed by Ronald Robinson. Objections to R&R due by 11/6/2018. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V. Hodges on 10/23/2018. (lbak) (Entered: 10/23/2018)
2018-10-2324***DOCUMENT MAILED 23 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION placed in U.S. Mail to Ronald Robinson. (lbak) (Entered: 10/23/2018)
2018-10-2325***CASE MANAGEMENT TRANSFERRED to civil case manager for Judge Margaret B. Seymour. Any future filings must be sent to the Clerk's Office at the following address: 901 Richland Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201. (lbak) (Entered: 10/23/2018)
2018-10-2326***DOCUMENT MAILED 25 Transfer of Case Management placed in U.S. Mail to Ronald Robinson. (lbak) (Entered: 10/23/2018)
2018-11-0627OBJECTION to 23 Report and Recommendation by Ronald Robinson. Reply to Objections due by 11/20/2018 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Attachments: # 1 VA's response to FOIA request, # 2 Envelope)(mdea ) (Entered: 11/06/2018)
2018-11-1928REPLY by Department of Veterans Affairs to 27 Objection to Report and Recommendation, . (Bowens, Barbara) (Entered: 11/19/2018)
2018-12-1129ORDER RULING ON REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION for 23 Report and Recommendation. The court declines to accept the recommendation of the Magistrate Judge at this time. Defendant is directed to complete Plaintiff's FOIA request no later than December 14, 2018, and to report to the court once production is completed. If Defendant fails to complete production of therequested documents by the deadline, the court will grant Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment. Signed by Honorable Margaret B Seymour on 12/3/2018. (mdea ) (Entered: 12/11/2018)
2018-12-1131***DOCUMENT MAILED 29 Order Ruling on Report and Recommendation,, placed in U.S. Mail to Ronald Robinson (mdea ) (Entered: 12/11/2018)
2018-12-1432REPLY by Department of Veterans Affairs to 29 Order Ruling on Report and Recommendation,, . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Gwendolyn Smith)(Bowens, Barbara) (Entered: 12/14/2018)
2019-01-1033ORDER denying as moot 17 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Ronald Robinson and dismissing case with prejudice. Signed by Honorable Margaret B Seymour on 1/10/2019. (mdea ) (Entered: 01/10/2019)
2019-01-1034JUDGMENT in favor of Department of Veterans Affairs against Ronald Robinson (mdea ) (Entered: 01/10/2019)
2019-01-1035***DOCUMENT MAILED 33 Order, 34 Judgment placed in U.S. Mail to Ronald Robinson (mdea ) (Entered: 01/10/2019)
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