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Case TitleIoannides v. United States Department of Justice
DistrictSouthern District of Florida
CityWest Palm Beach
Case Number9:2019cv80785
Date Filed2019-06-13
Date Closed2020-04-02
JudgeJudge Donald M. Middlebrooks
PlaintiffTim Ioannides
Case DescriptionTim Ioannides submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Justice for records concerning a qui tam action filed against Ioannides by the agency. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and told Ioannides that it had located 92 pages of responsive records. The agency only disclosed five pages. Ioannides filed an administrative appeal, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Ioannides filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees, Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantUnited States Department of Justice
DefendantUNITED STATES Department of Justice
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2019-06-131COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES Department of Justice. Filing fees $ 400.00 receipt number 113C-11729545, filed by Tim Ioannides. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s))(Folley, Patrick) (Entered: 06/13/2019)
2019-06-132Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks and Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (jao) (Entered: 06/14/2019)
2019-06-143Summons Issued as to United States Department of Justice (jao) (Entered: 06/14/2019)
2019-07-104CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Tim Ioannides re 1 Complaint (Folley, Patrick) (Entered: 07/10/2019)
2019-07-105SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed United States Department of Justice served on 6/24/2019, answer due 8/23/2019. See DE 4 for image. (pes) (Entered: 07/11/2019)
2019-07-116Clerks Notice to Filer re 4 Certificate of Service. Wrong Event Selected ; ERROR - The Filer selected the wrong event. The document was re-docketed by the Clerk, see 5 Summons Returned Executed as to USA. It is not necessary to refile this document. (pes) (Entered: 07/11/2019)
2019-07-157Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to 1 Complaint by United States Department of Justice. Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party United States Department of Justice(pty:dft). (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 07/15/2019)
2019-07-178PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time. The deadline for the government to respond to the Complaint is extended to August 23, 2019. No further extensions will be granted absent a showing of good cause supported by specific facts. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 7/17/2019. (kal) (Entered: 07/17/2019)
2019-08-019ORDER REFERRING CASE AND SETTING TRIAL DATE: ( Jury Trial set for 3/2/2020 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Calendar Call set for 2/26/2020 01:15 PM before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.) Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 8/1/2019. See attached document for full details. (jao) Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. (Entered: 08/01/2019)
2019-08-0210PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING TELEPHONIC SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. Telephone Conference set for 8/19/2019 at 2:30 PM in West Palm Beach Division before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon. At that time, the parties shall call (888) 808-6929 and enter access code 2036573. Any motions to modify the existing trial date should be filed prior to the telephonic scheduling conference. Because of the expedited nature of the conference, the parties are relieved of Local Rule 16.1(b)s conference report requirement. The parties must be prepared at their assigned time but may have to wait 10-20 minutes before their conference begins, as the Court sets multiple cases per 30-minute time slot. (spe) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
2019-08-1911Defendant Department of Justice's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by United States Department of Justice. (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 08/19/2019)
2019-08-1912PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon: Telephone Conference held on 8/19/2019. Appearances: Patrick James Folley present for Plaintiff. Carlos Javier Raurell present for Defendant. Scheduling Order and Order of Referral to Mediation to follow. (Digital/Time in Court: 14:40:28/1 min). (jb02) (Entered: 08/19/2019)
2019-08-2013VACATED per Order on DE 17 PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER AND ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION: ( Amended Pleadings due by 9/3/2019., Discovery due by 12/9/2019., Joinder of Parties due by 9/3/2019., In Limine Motions due by 12/30/2019., Dispositive Motions due by 12/30/2019., Motions due by 12/30/2019., Pretrial Stipulation due by 2/3/2020., Jury Trial set for 3/2/2020 09:00 AM before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks., Calendar Call set for 2/26/2020 01:15 PM before Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon on 8/19/2019. See attached document for full details. (jao) Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. Modified on 10/31/2019 (jao). (Entered: 08/20/2019)
2019-08-2714Defendant's MOTION for Parties to be Excused From Discovery and Trial Related Requirements of Pretrial Scheduling Order, DE 13 re 13 Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Mediation,,, by United States Department of Justice. (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 08/27/2019)
2019-08-2815RESPONSE to Motion re 14 Defendant's MOTION for Parties to be Excused From Discovery and Trial Related Requirements of Pretrial Scheduling Order, DE 13 re 13 Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Mediation,,, filed by Tim Ioannides. Replies due by 9/4/2019. (Folley, Patrick) (Entered: 08/28/2019)
2019-09-0416REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 Defendant's MOTION for Parties to be Excused From Discovery and Trial Related Requirements of Pretrial Scheduling Order, DE 13 re 13 Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Mediation,,, filed by United States Department of Justice. (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 09/04/2019)
2019-10-3117ORDER on Motion to Vacate Pretrial Scheduling Order; granting in part and denying in part 14 MOTION for Parties to be Excused From Discovery and Trial Related Requirements of Pretrial Scheduling Order. (Motion for Summary Judgment due by 12/30/2019, Responses in Opposition due by 01/30/2020, and Replies due bt 02/14/2020.) Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 10/31/2019. See attached document for full details. (jao) (Entered: 10/31/2019)
2019-12-2618Defendant's MOTION for Summary Judgment by United States Department of Justice. Responses due by 1/9/2020 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Vinay Jolly, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Francys Marcenaros)(Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 12/26/2019)
2019-12-2619Statement of: Undisputed Material Facts by United States Department of Justice re 18 Defendant's MOTION for Summary Judgment (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 12/26/2019)
2020-01-1020Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time Extend Remaining Briefing Schedule Deadlines re 17 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, by Tim Ioannides. Responses due by 1/24/2020 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order UNOPPOSED)(Folley, Patrick) (Entered: 01/10/2020)
2020-01-1321PAPERLESS ORDER granting 20 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Good cause having been shown, the amended discovery and briefing schedule set forth in Plaintiff's unopposed motion is APPROVED. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 1/13/2020. (kal) (Entered: 01/13/2020)
2020-03-3122Agreed MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice 1 Complaint for Approval of Dismissal With Prejudice by Tim Ioannides. Responses due by 4/14/2020 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Folley, Patrick) (Entered: 03/31/2020)
2020-04-0223ORDER CLOSING CASE. The above-styled action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The Clerk of Court shall CLOSE THIS CASE and DENY all pending motions AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 4/2/2020. See attached document for full details. (kpe) (Entered: 04/02/2020)
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