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Case TitleBrown v. United States Department of Health and Human Services
DistrictSouthern District of Illinois
CityEast St. Louis
Case Number3:2019cv00852
Date Filed2019-08-06
Date Closed2019-09-16
JudgeChief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel
PlaintiffNathaniel O. Brown
Case DescriptionNathaniel Brown, an attorney, submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Health and Human Services for records concerning specific file numbers contained in the NPI/NPPES database. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and told Brown it was processing his request. However, after hearing nothing further from the agency, Brown filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees, Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantUnited States Department of Health and Human Services
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2019-08-061COMPLAINT for Injunctive Relief against United States Department of Health and Human Services ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0754-3946519.), filed by Nathaniel O. Brown. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 Summons)(Keck, Frederick) (Entered: 08/06/2019)
2019-08-072Notice of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel and Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly assigned. All future documents must bear case number 19-852-NJR-RJD. If the parties consent to Magistrate Judge assignment, the consent form with instruction is attached for your convenience. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Brochure)(lmb) (Entered: 08/07/2019)
2019-08-073NOTICE OF ACTION. See Local Rule 83.1(f). In all cases filed in, removed to, or transferred to this court, all attorneys, including government attorneys, shall file a written entry of appearance before addressing the court. Attorney Keck does not have a Notice of Appearance on file in this case. (lmb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 08/07/2019)
2019-08-074Summons Issued as to United States Department of Health and Human Services. Original mailed to Attorney Frederick W. Keck (lmb) (Entered: 08/07/2019)
2019-08-075NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick W. Keck on behalf of Nathaniel O. Brown (Keck, Frederick) (Entered: 08/07/2019)
2019-08-196ENTRY STRICKEN: SUMMONS Returned Executed by Nathaniel O. Brown. United States Department of Health and Human Services served on 8/12/2019, answer due 9/3/2019. (Keck, Frederick) Modified on 8/20/2019 (lmb). (Entered: 08/19/2019)
2019-08-207NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking 6 Summons Returned Executed filed by Nathaniel O. Brown. Filer selected an incorrect event. Filer should refile using Summons Returned Executed as to USA and entered service date. (lmb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 08/20/2019)
2019-08-208SUMMONS Returned Executed by Nathaniel O. Brown. United States Department of Health and Human Services served on 8/12/2019, answer due 10/11/2019. (Keck, Frederick) (Entered: 08/20/2019)
2019-09-129NOTICE of Appearance by Ray M. Syrcle on behalf of United States Department of Health and Human Services (Syrcle, Ray) (Entered: 09/12/2019)
2019-09-1210STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by United States Department of Health and Human Services. (Syrcle, Ray) (Entered: 09/12/2019)
2019-09-1611ORDER: The parties have filed a joint Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice (Doc. 10 ). Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), a stipulation of dismissal filed by all parties who have appeared in the action is effective immediately upon filing and does not require judicial approval. See Jenkins v. Village of Maywood , 506 F.3d 622, 624 (7th Cir. 2007). The Clerk of the Court therefore is DIRECTED to close this case on the Court's docket. Signed by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 9/16/2019. (mlp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 09/16/2019)
2019-09-1612CLERK'S JUDGMENT. Approved by Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 9/16/2019. (mlp) (Entered: 09/16/2019)
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