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Case TitleQueern v. The United States
DistrictEastern District of North Carolina
CityWestern Division
Case Number5:2020cv00363
Date Filed2020-07-09
Date Closed2023-02-09
JudgeChief Judge Richard E. Myers, II
PlaintiffJacob Queern
Case DescriptionJacob Queern submitted FOIA requests to the Defense Logistics Agency and the Small Business Administration. The agencies withheld records under Exemption 5 (privileges). Queern then filed suit.
Complaint issues: FOIA not mentioned

DefendantThe United States
AppealFourth Circuit 21-2302
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Opinion/Order [22]
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2020-07-091MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Complaint, # 2 Motion for Leave Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.1(f), # 3 Notice of Unrelated Cases, # 4 Blank Report of the Parties Planning Meeting, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Certificate of Service, # 7 Envelope) (Rudd, D.) (Entered: 07/10/2020)
2020-07-092Notice of Self-Representation filed by Jacob Queern. (Rudd, D.) (Entered: 07/10/2020)
2020-07-093Financial Disclosure Statement filed by Jacob Queern. (Rudd, D.) (Entered: 07/10/2020)
2020-07-14Motion Referred to United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II regarding 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 07/14/2020)
2020-07-144ORDER: Plaintiff is DIRECTED to correct the deficiencies listed above and return the corrected documents within fourteen (14) days from the filing of this order. The Clerk is DIRECTED to provide all the necessary forms regarding the deficiencies above to Plaintiff for completion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 7/14/2020. (copy of Order and summons forms sent to Jacob Queern, 7761 NC Hwy 87 S, Fayetteville, NC 28306 via US Mail.) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 07/14/2020)
2020-07-15Notice of Pro Se E-Noticing - Pro se party has consented to receiving electronic service of all motions, notices, orders, and documents in civil cases in the Eastern District of North Carolina. All documents filed in CM-ECF will be served on this party via email pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Civil Rule 5.1. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 07/15/2020)
2020-07-285Document: Proposed Summons as to the Office of the U.S. Attorney filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Photocopy of Summonses and Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 07/28/2020)
2020-07-286Document: Proposed Summons as to the U.S. Attorney General filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Photocopy of Summonses and Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 07/28/2020)
2020-09-047ORDER regarding 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jacob Queern. The Plaintiff must complete the financial affidavit and file it with the court within 14 days from the date of this order. The Clerk of Court shall provide Queern with a blank affidavit for him to complete and submit. If Queern does not submit a financial affidavit, the court may deny his motion without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 9/4/2020. Copy sent to Jacob Queern, 7761 NC Hwy 87 S, Fayetteville, NC 28306 via US Mail along with the blank form. (Edwards, S.) (Entered: 09/04/2020)
2020-09-178AMENDED MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Photocopy of Contents, # 2 Envelope) (Waddell, K.)(Waddell, K.). (Entered: 09/17/2020)
2020-09-17Motion Referred to US Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II regarding 8 AMENDED MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 09/17/2020)
2020-10-199ORDER AND MEMORANDUM AND RECOMMENDATION regarding 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jacob Queern and 8 Amended MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jacob Queern. The court grants Plaintiff's IFP motion (D.E. 1, 8) and allows his FOIA claim to proceed. The undersigned recommends that the district court dismiss his bid protest claim based on a lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Objections to Memorandum and Recommendations due by 11/2/2020. If the time to file an objection passes without an objection being filed, the Clerk of Court must issue the summonses Plaintiff submitted. If an objection is filed, the Clerk of Court must not issue the summonses until the objection a district judge rules on his objection. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 10/16/2020. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 10/19/2020)
2020-10-1910COMPLAINT against The United States, filed by Jacob Queern. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 10/19/2020)
2020-11-0311OBJECTION to 9 Memorandum and Recommendations by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope 1, # 2 Envelope 2, # 3 Envelope 3, # 4 Envelope 4) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/03/2020)
2020-11-0312APPENDIX of Exhibits regarding 11 , filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-NEF regarding USDC-EDVA Case 2:19-CV-485-RBS-LRL, # 2 Exhibit 2 - D.E. 45 regarding USDC-EDVA Case 2:19-CV-485-RBS-LRL, # 3 Exhibit 3 -DLA Cover Letter, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Document Properties Page, # 5 Exhibit 5 -Email to DLA Commander, # 6 Exhibit 6 -Plaintiff's Note on 12/10/2018 Phone Conversation, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Email to DLA DIGI, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Email to DLA Senior Counsel, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Responsive Records, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Claim for Damages, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Purchase Request Numbers of Solicitations, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Closed FOIA Requests, # 13 Exhibit 13 - Overdue FOIA Requests, # 14 Exhibit 14 - Under Agency Review FOIA Requests, # 15 Exhibit 15 - Email to FBI) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/03/2020)
2020-11-0313APPENDIX of Exhibits (continued from DE-12) regarding 11 , filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 16 - Background Origins, # 2 Exhibit 17 - FOIA Request SBA-2018-899, # 3 Exhibit 18 - Email to GOA, # 4 Exhibit 19 - Decision Letter, # 5 Exhibit 20 - Email of Protest to GOA, # 6 Exhibit 21 - Email from DLA Senior Counsel, # 7 Exhibit 22 - Request for Dismissal, # 8 Exhibit 23 - Email from GOA Senior Attorney, # 9 Exhibit 24 - Privacy Act Form (VA-02) Submitted 5/30/2018, # 10 Exhibit 25 - Response to VA-02, # 11 Exhibit 26 - Email from SBA Administrator, # 12 Exhibit 27 - Miscellaneous Documents Served on Defendant(s), # 13 Exhibit 28 - Response to Second Congressional Office of VA, # 14 Exhibit 29 - House Ethic Rules, # 15 Exhibit 30 - Recommendation for Senatorial Public Recognition of Courage, # 16 Exhibit 31 - Notice from DOJ Internal Affairs) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/03/2020)
2020-11-03Document Submitted to District Judge Richard E. Myers II: 11 Objection to 9 Memorandum and Recommendation. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/03/2020)
2020-11-03Motion Submitted to District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding 9 MEMORANDUM AND RECOMMENDATIONS regarding 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jacob Queern, 8 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jacob Queern. (Edwards, S.) (Entered: 11/05/2020)
2020-11-1314MOTION for Extension of Time to File Objection to 9 MEMORANDUM AND RECOMMENDATION, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/13/2020)
2020-11-13Motion Submitted to District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding 14 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Objection to 9 MEMORANDUM AND RECOMMENDATION, filed by Jacob Queern. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/13/2020)
2020-11-1615ORDER granting 14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Objection. The Court accepts as timely the Plaintiff's objection, filed November 3, 2020. Signed by District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 11/16/2020. (Edwards, S.) (Entered: 11/16/2020)
2020-11-1716OBJECTION, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/17/2020)
2020-11-17Document Submitted: 16 Objection submitted to District Judge Richard E. Myers II. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/17/2020)
2020-11-3017OBJECTION to 15 Order, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - USPS Delivery Confirmation, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Email 5.30.2018, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Letter 6.4.2018, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Letter 6.14.2018, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Letter 7.13.2018, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Letter 7.6.2018, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Email (annotated) 4.23.2018, # 8 Exhibit 8 -Email 5.1.2018, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Email 5.8.2018, # 10 Exhibit 10 - 5:20-cv-363-M Docket Sheet 11.28.2020, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Tracking Log, # 12 Exhibit 12 - SBA-2018-001098 Request Details, # 13 Exhibit 13 - Email 10.4.2018, # 14 Exhibit 14 - Email 6.5.2019, # 15 Exhibit 15 - Email 2.28.2020, # 16 Exhibit 16 - Email 4.17.2020, # 17 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/30/2020)
2020-11-30Document Submitted: 17 Objection submitted to District Judge Richard E. Myers II. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/30/2020)
2020-12-0118OBJECTION filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Inquiry 7.10.2018, # 2 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 12/01/2020)
2020-12-01Document Submitted: 18 Objection submitted to District Judge Richard E. Myers II. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 12/01/2020)
2020-12-1519MOTION for Expedited Consideration, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 12/15/2020)
2020-12-1520MOTION [pursuant to] 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(1), 5 U.S.C. 504, 28 U.S.C. 2412, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - document dated 4/15/1992, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Response to Agency Protest 0069658283 T-8584 V-4494, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Response to Agency Protest 007190623 7 T-4409 V-5441, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Response to Agency Protest 0073553997 T-8181 V-4835, # 5 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) Modified on 12/16/2020 to correct document description in the docket text (Waddell, K.). (Entered: 12/15/2020)
2020-12-15Motions Submitted to District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding 19 MOTION for Expedited Consideration and 20 MOTION for Expedited Consideration. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 12/15/2020)
2020-12-1721ORDER regarding 16 Objection to Memorandum and Recommendation 17 Objection, and 18 Objection. The Court reminds the Plaintiff that any future filings failing to comply with the applicable federal and local rules may be stricken or denied. Signed by District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 12/17/2020. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 12/17/2020)
2020-12-1722ORDER denying 19 Motion for Expedited Consideration; denying 20 Motion [pursuant to] 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(1), 5 U.S.C. 504, 28 U.S.C. 2412;. Signed by District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 12/17/2020. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 12/17/2020)
2021-03-0323ORDER: The Memorandum and Recommendation at 9 is ACCEPTED IN PART AND REJECTED IN PART as set forth herein, and the Plaintiff's purported NDAA claim is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The court will permit Plaintiff to file an Amended Complaint asserting these (and his original FOIA) claims on or before March 31, 2021. If Plaintiff fails to comply with this deadline, the court will proceed in the action on the Plaintiff's original FOIA claims as stated in the operative Complaint. Signed by Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 3/3/2021. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 03/03/2021)
2021-04-0124Summons Issued as to the U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. *NOTICE: Plaintiff shall print the attached summonses and serve with other case opening documents in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P.4.* (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 04/01/2021)
2021-04-0625"Motion to Join [David Wickersham and Elaine Luria] as Defendants in their Individual Capacity" filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 04/06/2021)
2021-04-0626"Motion for Amended or Additional Findings" regarding 23 Order, filed by Jacob Queern. (Waddell, K.) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/6/2021: # 1 Table of Contents) (Waddell, K.). (Entered: 04/06/2021)
2021-04-0627"Motion for Expedited Consideration" regarding 25 "Motion to Join [David Wickersham and Elaine Luria] as Defendants in their Individual Capacity" and 26 "Motion for Amended or Additional Findings" filed by Jacob Queern. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 04/06/2021)
2021-04-0628AMENDED COMPLAINT against The United States, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Case History for Case No. CR19002398-00, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Email 7/20/2020, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Letter 7/20/2020, # 4 Exhibit 4 - DOD Complaint 7/17/2019) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 04/06/2021)
2021-04-06Motions Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding 25 "Motion to Join [David Wickersham and Elaine Luria] as Defendants in their Individual Capacity," 26 "Motion for Amended or Additional Findings," and 27 "Motion for Expedited Consideration." (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 04/06/2021)
2021-04-0929Certificate of Service, filed by Jacob Queern regarding 25 "Motion to Join [David Wickersham and Elaine Luria] as Defendants in their Individual Capacity"; 26 "Motion for Amended or Additional Findings"; 27 "Motion for Expedited Consideration"; and 28 Amended Complaint. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 04/09/2021)
2021-04-0930ORDER denying 25 Motion to Join [David Wickersham and Elaine Luria] as Defendants in their Individual Capacity; denying 26 Motion for Amended or Additional Findings; denying 27 Motion for Expedited Consideration. The court will permit the Plaintiff to file a Second Amended Complaint, if he so chooses, on or before April 23, 2021. If Plaintiff fails to comply with this deadline, the court will proceed in the action on the Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (DE 28). Plaintiff is reminded to the read the order in its entirety for other critical information. Signed by Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 4/9/2021. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 04/09/2021)
2021-04-1631MOTION for Expedited Consideration regarding 30 Order, filed by Jacob Queern. (Waddell, K.) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/16/2021: # 1 Envelope) (Waddell, K.). (Entered: 04/16/2021)
2021-04-1632MOTION for Expedited Consideration regarding 23 Order on Memorandum and Recommendation, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/16/2021: # 2 Envelope) (Waddell, K.). (Entered: 04/16/2021)
2021-04-19Motions Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding 31 MOTION for Expedited Consideration regarding 30 Order and 32 MOTION for Expedited Consideration regarding 23 Order. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 04/19/2021)
2021-07-2133Notice to Plaintiff of Failure to Make Service within 90 Days regarding Defendant: The United States. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-08-0934MOTION to Alter or Amend Judgment regarding 33 Notice to Plaintiff and for Relief from a Final Judgment, Order, or Proceeding, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents, # 2 Appendix, # 3 Attachment 1) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 08/10/2021)
2021-08-10Motion Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding 34 MOTION to Alter or Amend Judgment regarding 33 Notice to Plaintiff and for Relief from a Final Judgment, Order, or Proceeding. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 08/10/2021)
2021-08-1235ORDER denying 31 Motion for Expedited Consideration regarding 30 Order; granting in part and denying in part 32 Motion for Expedited Consideration regarding 23 Order on Memorandum and Recommendation; denying as moot 34 Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment regarding 33 Notice to Plaintiff and for Relief from a Final Judgment, Order, or Proceeding. The court will permit the Plaintiff to file, on or before September 10, 2021, a Second Amended Complaint as directed herein. The ninety-day period for service required by Rule4(m) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure will commence upon the filing of the Second Amended Complaint on or before September 10, 2021 or, if no such pleading is filed, the court will extend the time for service to September 30, 2021 based on the filing of the Amended Complaint (DE 28). Signed by Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 8/12/2021. Plaintiff is reminded to read the order in its entirety for other critical information and deadlines. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 08/12/2021)
2021-09-1436MOTION for "Vindication of Petitioner's First Amendment Rights" filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 09/14/2021)
2021-09-14Remark - Filed-stamped copies of 24 Summonses and 28 Amended Complaint forwarded to U.S. Marshal for service, along with USM-285 forms. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 09/14/2021)
2021-09-14Motion Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding 36 MOTION for "Vindication of Petitioner's First Amendment Rights". (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 09/14/2021)
2021-09-2937MOTION to Stay Execution of Judgment or Any Proceedings to Enforce Judgment regarding 36 MOTION for "Vindication of Petitioner's First Amendment Rights", filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents, # 2 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 09/29/2021)
2021-09-29Motion Submitted to Chief Judge Richard E. Myers II: 37 MOTION to Stay Execution of Judgment or Any Proceedings to Enforce Judgment regarding 36 MOTION for "Vindication of Petitioner's First Amendment Rights". (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 09/29/2021)
2021-10-1438MOTION for Jury Trial, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents, # 2 Instructions to the Clerk of Court, # 3 Appendix 1(a) - Direct Evidence of Agreement, # 4 Appendix 1(b) - Direct Evidence of the Agreement, # 5 Appendix 2 - Direct Evidence of a Pattern of Rackeeting Activity, # 6 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 10/14/2021)
2021-10-14Motion Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding 38 MOTION Jury Trial. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 10/14/2021)
2021-10-2039Process Receipt and Return - US Attorney served on 10/4/2021, answer due 12/3/2021. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 10/21/2021)
2021-10-2240Process Receipt and Return - US Attorney General served on 10/4/2021. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 10/22/2021)
2021-11-0341Document: Objection to Entry of Document at DE- 38 filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
2021-11-0342Document: Objection to Entry of Document at DE- 39 , filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
2021-11-0343MOTION for Recusal, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Document Contents, # 2 Priority Mail Label, # 3 Picture of Doors, # 4 Email 10.29.21, # 5 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
2021-11-0344PROPOSED SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs Joined, # 2 Defendants Joined) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
2021-11-03Motion Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding 43 MOTION for Recusal. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
2021-11-1646Notice of Appeal, filed by Jacob Queern (filing fee not paid). (Attachments: # 1 US Court of Appeals - Fourth Circuit's Letter to EDNC - Clerk of Court) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
2021-11-1745Notice of Appearance filed by Sharon C. Wilson on behalf of The United States. (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
2021-11-1847Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals regarding 46 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. (Foell, S.) (Entered: 11/18/2021)
2021-11-19Assembled Electronic Record on Appeal transmitted to 4th Circuit Court of Appeals regarding 46 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. DE-13 excluded and will be emailed upon request. (Foell, S.) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
2021-11-1948MOTION for Extension of Time to file a Responsive Pleading filed by The United States. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
2021-11-1949US Court of Appeals Case Number 21-2302 (Jennifer Rice, Case Manager) as to 46 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Jacob Queern. (Foell, S.) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
2021-11-1950Notice of Appeal, filed by Jacob Queern (filing fee not paid). (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
2021-11-1951Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals regarding 50 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. (Foell, S.) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
2021-12-1352THIRD Notice of Appeal, filed by Jacob Queern. (Attachments: # 1 US Court of Appeals - Fourth Circuit's Letter to EDNC - Clerk of Court) (Waddell, K.) Modified on 12/20/2021 (Foell, S.). (Entered: 12/20/2021)
2021-12-15Motion Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding 48 MOTION for Extension of Time to file a Responsive Pleading . (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 12/15/2021)
2021-12-2053Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals regarding 52 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. (Foell, S.) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
2021-12-2154ORDER denying 36 Motion for Vindication of Petitioner's First Amendment Rights ; denying 37 Motion to Stay Execution of Judgment or Any Proceedings to Enforce Judgment ; denying 38 Motion Seeking Relief from Waiver under Fed. R. Civ. P. 39(b); denying 43 Motion to Recuse. This matter will proceed on the operative Amended Complaint at DE 28. Signed by Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 12/21/2021. Parties are reminded to read the order in its entirety for other critical information. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 12/21/2021)
2021-12-2155ORDER granting 48 Motion for Extension of Time to file a Responsive Pleading. The Defendant shall file an answer or other response to the Amended Complaint (DE 28) on or before January 20, 2022. Signed by Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 12/21/2021. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 12/21/2021)
2022-01-2056MOTION for Extension of Time in which to file a responsive pleading up to and including February 10, 2022 filed by The United States. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
2022-01-20Motion Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding 56 MOTION for Extension of Time in which to file a responsive pleading up to and including February 10, 2022 . (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
2022-01-2057ORDER granting 56 Motion for Extension of Time. The Defendant shall file an answer or other response to the Amended Complaint (DE 28) on or before February 10, 2022. Signed by Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 1/20/2022. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
2022-02-1058MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by The United States. (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2022-02-1059Memorandum in Support regarding 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by The United States. (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2022-02-1060Statement of Material Facts regarding 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by The United States. (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2022-02-1061Appendix to the Statement of Facts regarding 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by The United States. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix 1 - Declaration of Lewis Oleinick pages 1-10, # 2 Appendix 2 - List of Attachments page 11, # 3 Appendix 3 - FOIA Request DLA-LANDM-2018-004803 on letterhead dated July 4, 2018 pages 12-29, # 4 Appendix 4 - FOIA Request DLA-LANDM-2018-004885 through Office of Rep Scott Taylor pages 30-50, # 5 Appendix 5 - August 1, 2018 email from DLA to Mr. Queern informing him 2018-004803 was duplicate of 2018-004885 pages 51-52, # 6 Appendix 6 - DoD Manual 5400.07 DoD FOIA Program January 25, 2017 pages 53-95, # 7 Appendix 7 - Signed Full Release Cover Letter completing DLA-LANDM-2018-004885 pages 96-97, # 8 Appendix 8 - Email between DLA and Mr. Queern August 1 August 6, 2018 for DLA-LANDM-2018-004885 pages 98-103, # 9 Appendix 9 - Screenshot showing result of DLA-LANDM-2018-004885 was a full release pages 104-106, # 10 Appendix 10 - FOIA Request, DLA-DSERV-2019-003394 Expedited Request, and DLA-DSERV-2019-003394 Fee Waiver Information pages 107-112, # 11 Appendix 11 - Response to Mr. Queern re DLA-DSERV-2018-003394 and FOIA Appeal Case Summary page 113-117, # 12 Appendix 12 - DLA-HQ-2020-000670 Email to Mr. Queern demanding payment of past due fees by January 10, 2020 page 118, # 13 Appendix 13 - Email from Mr. Queern to DLA Director regarding DLA-HQ-2020-000670 Appeal page 119-121, # 14 Appendix 14 - Closure of FOIA Appeal DLA-HQ-2020-000670 for failure to pay delinquent fees 01.14.2020 pages 122-126, # 15 Appendix 15 - FOIA request DLA-TS-2019-001825 Mr. Queern pages 127-129, # 16 Appendix 16 - Email providing final response for FOIA request page 130, # 17 Appendix 17 - FOIA request DLA-TS-2019-001830 pages 131-132, # 18 Appendix 18 - initial Response letter for DLA-TS-2019-001830 dated 03.08.2019 pages 133-157, # 19 Appendix 19 - Invoice and proof of transmission on 03.15.2019 for DLA-TS-2019-001830 pages 158-159, # 20 Appendix 20 - Appeal DLA-HQ-2019-002279 Submission 03.15.2019 pages 160-161, # 21 Appendix 21 - Response to Appeal DLA-HQ-2018-002279 page 162, # 22 Appendix 22 - FOIA Appeal DLA-HQ-2019-002495 submitted 04.06.2019 pages 163-164, # 23 Appendix 23 - Closure of FOIA Appeal DLA-HQ-2018-002495 for failure to pay past due fees 06.12.2019 pages 165-166, # 24 Appendix 24 - DLA-TS-2019-002569 FOIA Request received 04.15.2019 pages 167-169, # 25 Appendix 25 - LA-LANDM-2019-002623 FOIA Request received 04.19.2019 pages 170-171, # 26 Appendix 26 - DLA-TS-2019-002634 FOIA Request received 04.22.2019 pages 172-174, # 27 Appendix 27 - Expedited Processing Justification Requested for DLA-TS-2019-002569 page 175, # 28 Appendix 28 - Mr. Queern response to request for expedited processing justification re DLA-TS-2019-002569 pages 176-181, # 29 Appendix 29 - DLA-TS-2019 Expedited Treatment Denial pages 182-183, # 30 Appendix 30 - Final Response letter for DLA-LANDM-2019-002623, DLA-TS-2019-002634, and DLA-2019-002569 for Overdue fees page 184) (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2022-02-1062Notice filed by The United States regarding 61 Appendix to the Statement of Facts,,,,,,,,,,,, Notice of Additional Filing . (Attachments: # 1 Appendix 31 - Declaration of Jerold Unruh OIG-DLA pages 185-188, # 2 Appendix 32 - Declaration of Oreoluwa Fashola (O.F.D.) - SBA pages 189-191, # 3 Appendix 33 - -O.F.D. Exhibit A SBA 2018-000862 pages 192-260, # 4 Appendix 34 - -O.F.D. Exhibit B SBA response to 2018-000862 pages 261-262, # 5 Appendix 35 - -O.F.D. Exhibit C SBA referral of request #4 of 2018-000862 to DLA page 263, # 6 Appendix 36 - -O.F.D. Exhibit D SBA 2018-000899 (p. 76) pages 264-265, # 7 Appendix 37 - -O.F.D. Exhibit E SBA response to 2018-000899 page 266, # 8 Appendix 38 - email of 01.27.2022 payment research for Queern pages 267-268) (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2022-02-1063Notice filed by The United States regarding 61 Appendix to the Statement of Facts,,,,,,,,,,,, Notice of Additional Filing . (Attachments: # 1 Appendix 39 - Second Declaration of Lewis Oleinick on Request 4 with attachments pages 269-420) (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2022-02-1064Notice filed by The United States regarding 61 Appendix to the Statement of Facts,,,,,,,,,,,, Notice of Additional Filing Corrected Appendix 33 . (Attachments: # 1 Appendix 33 - -O.F.D. Exhibit A SBA 2018-000862 pages 192-260) (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2022-02-1065Roseboro Letter - Right to Respond to 58 Motion for Summary Judgment. Parties are reminded to read the letter in its entirety for critical information and deadlines. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2022-02-10REMINDER TO COUNSEL regarding 61 . Pursuant to Chief Judge Myers Practice Preferences, counsel shall provide a courtesy copy of any motion, memorandum, or brief which exceeds 30 pages or of any exhibits which exceed a total of 30 pages, by mailing or delivering to the attention of the Clerk, U.S. District Court, 1003 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. The courtesy copies of any motion, memorandum, or brief and supporting exhibits which exceed a combined total of 100 pages shall be submitted tabbed by docket entry and exhibit number in a three-ring binder. The courtesy copy shall include the CM-ECF file stamp. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2022-03-16Motion Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding 58 MOTION for Summary Judgment. (Waddell, K.) (Entered: 03/16/2022)
2022-04-2866Unpublished Opinion from Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Dismissed. (Foell, S.) (Entered: 04/28/2022)
2022-04-2867US Court of Appeals Judgment as to 50 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Jacob Queern, 46 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Jacob Queern, 52 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Jacob Queern. (Foell, S.) (Entered: 04/28/2022)
2022-06-2168MANDATE of US Court of Appeals (certified copy) as to 50 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Jacob Queern, 46 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Jacob Queern, 52 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Jacob Queern. The judgment of this court, entered April 28, 2022, takes effect today.This constitutes the formal mandate of this court issued pursuant to Rule41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. (Rudd, D.) (Entered: 06/21/2022)
2022-09-2269Notice filed by The United States regarding 60 Statement of Material Facts . (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Lewis Oleinick) (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 09/22/2022)
2022-09-2270ORDER denying without prejudice 58 Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendant shall file an answer or other response to the operative pleading on or beforeOctober 13, 2022. Signed by Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 9/22/2022. (McNally, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/22/2022)
2022-10-0771ANSWER to 28 Amended Complaint, and Reservation of Rights by The United States. (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 10/07/2022)
2022-10-0772ORDER FOR DISCOVERY PLAN sent to all parties. Signed by Peter A. Moore, Jr., Clerk of Court on 10/7/2022. (McNally, Kimberly) (Entered: 10/07/2022)
2022-11-1873Rule 26(f) Report (individual) filed by The United States. (Wilson, Sharon) (Entered: 11/18/2022)
2022-11-21Document Referred: 73 Joint Rule 26(f) Report referred to US Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II. (McNally, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/21/2022)
2022-11-2174ORDER regarding 73 Rule 26(f) Report (individual) filed by The United States. The court will hold a hearing on the matter. The hearing will take place on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fifth floor Courtroom, Terry Sanford Federal Building, Raleigh, North Carolina.Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 11/21/2022. (McNally, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/21/2022)
2022-11-21**** Set Hearing: Discovery Plan Hearing set for 12/12/2022 at 1:30 PM in Raleigh - 5th Floor Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers II. (McNally, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/21/2022)
2022-11-2875Notice of Appearance filed by Katharine Paige O'Hale on behalf of The United States. (O'Hale, Katharine) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
2022-12-1276Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II in Raleigh.Discovery Hearing held on 12/12/2022. Assistant U.S. Attorney present for government. Plaintiff did not appear for the hearing. Counsel for the government advised the court that they have not had any contact with the plaintiff. The court inquired as to the scope of discovery. The court will take this matter under advisement and issue an order. (Court Reporter - FTR) (Horton, B.) (Entered: 12/12/2022)
2022-12-1577ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Queern will have 28 days from the date this order issues to show that he plans to pursue this case moving forward. The court also orders that discovery be stayed until the court evaluates Queerns response to this show cause order. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 12/15/2022. (McNally, Kimberly) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
2023-01-2078MEMORANDUM AND RECOMMENDATION: The undersigned recommends that the court dismiss this action without prejudice. Any party may file a written objection tothe M&R within 14 days from the date the Clerk serves it on them. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 2/3/2023. (McNally, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/20/2023)
2023-02-07M&R Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II: 78 MEMORANDUM AND RECOMMENDATION regarding 28 Amended Complaint. (McNally, Kimberly) (Entered: 02/07/2023)
2023-02-0979ORDER adopting 78 Memorandum and Recommendation. Signed by Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 2/9/2023. (McNally, Kimberly) (Entered: 02/09/2023)
2023-02-0980JUDGMENT. Signed by Peter A. Moore, Jr., Clerk of Court on 2/9/2023. (McNally, Kimberly) (Entered: 02/09/2023)
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