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Case TitleState of Washington v. United States National Archives and Records Administration
DistrictWestern District of Washington
CitySeattle
Case Number2:2020cv01232
Date Filed2020-08-17
Date Closed2021-12-14
JudgeJudge Robert S. Lasnik
PlaintiffState of Washington
Case DescriptionThe Attorney General of the State of Washington submitted a FOIA request to the National Archives and Records Administration for records concerning the decision to sell the National Archives facility in Seattle. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, the Attorney General filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States National Archives and Records Administration an agency of the United States
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Complaint
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Complaint attachment 2
Opinion/Order [6]
Opinion/Order [12]
Opinion/Order [14]
Opinion/Order [16]
Opinion/Order [18]
Opinion/Order [20]
Opinion/Order [22]
Opinion/Order [24]
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2020-08-171COMPLAINT against defendant(s) U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (Receipt # AWAWDC-6534685) Attorney Lauryn K. Fraas added to party State of Washington(pty:pla), filed by State of Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(Fraas, Lauryn) (Entered: 08/17/2020)
2020-08-18Judge Richard A. Jones added. (RE) (Entered: 08/18/2020)
2020-08-182Summons Electronically Issued as to defendant United States National Archives and Records Administration. (RE) (Entered: 08/18/2020)
2020-08-193***VACATED per 6 Order*** STANDING ORDER for Civil Cases Assigned to Judge Richard A. Jones. (VE) Modified on 8/21/2020 (LH). (Entered: 08/19/2020)
2020-08-194MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Robert S. Lasnik for all further proceedings because it is related to Case No. CV 20-1231RSL. Judge Richard A. Jones no longer assigned to case. All pleadings filed in the future shall bear case numbers CV 20-1232 RSL. Authorized by Judge Richard A. Jones. (MW) (Entered: 08/19/2020)
2020-08-195AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on United States National Archives and Records Administration on 8/18/2020, filed by Plaintiff State of Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Fraas, Lauryn) (Entered: 08/19/2020)
2020-08-216ORDER VACATING ORDER: The Standing Order at Dkt. # 3 is hereby VACATED. Counsel are reminded to familiarize themselves with the Federal rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rules of the Western District of Washington and the District's Electronic Filing Procedures. Signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (LH) (Entered: 08/21/2020)
2020-09-167NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Katie Denise Fairchild on behalf of Defendant United States National Archives and Records Administration. (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 09/16/2020)
2020-09-178ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by United States National Archives and Records Administration.(Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 09/17/2020)
2020-10-069ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES, JOINT STATUS REPORT AND EARLY SETTLEMENT Joint Status Report due by 11/3/2020, by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (KERR) (Entered: 10/06/2020)
2020-10-2710CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. Plaintiff shall file a motion for summary judgment of no more than 24 pages by 2/25/2021. Defendant shall file a combined opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment of no more than 36 pages by 3/18/2021. Plaintiffs shall file a combined reply and opposition of no more than 24 pages by 4/5/2021. Defendant shall file a reply of no more than 12 pages by 4/9/2021. (KERR) (Entered: 10/27/2020)
2020-12-0411Unopposed MOTION State of Washington's Motion for Clarification of Case Management Order re 10 Order, , filed by Plaintiff State of Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 12/4/2020, (Fraas, Lauryn) (Entered: 12/04/2020)
2020-12-0712ORDER granting Plaintiff's 11 Motion for Clarification of Case Management Order. The State of Washington may file a motion for summary judgment prior to the February 25th deadline set forth in the Case Management Order, and that motion may be considered on the noting date as calculated under the Local Civil Rules. Signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (LH) (Entered: 12/07/2020)
2021-02-2313Stipulated MOTION , filed by Defendant United States National Archives and Records Administration. Noting Date 2/23/2021, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 02/23/2021)
2021-02-2614ORDER re Parties' 13 Stipulated Motion. The current dispositive motion deadline is hereby STRICKEN. The parties shall, within 60 days of the date of this order, file a notice of settlement, a status update, and/or a proposed stipulated briefing schedule for the Court's review. Signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (SR) (Entered: 02/26/2021)
2021-04-2715Stipulated MOTION , filed by Defendant United States National Archives and Records Administration. Noting Date 4/27/2021, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 04/27/2021)
2021-04-2816STIPULATION AND ORDER re Parties' 15 Stipulated Motion. The parties are to provide this Court with a status update and/or propose a stipulated briefing schedule within 60 days. Should resolution not be possible, the parties reserve their rights to file a motion in advance of 60 days. Signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (LH) (Entered: 04/28/2021)
2021-06-2817Stipulated MOTION AND STATUS REPORT , filed by Defendant United States National Archives and Records Administration. Noting Date 6/28/2021, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 06/28/2021)
2021-06-2918STIPULATION AND ORDER granting Parties' 17 Stipulated Motion. Signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik.(MW) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
2021-09-2719Stipulated MOTION AND STATUS REPORT , filed by Defendant United States National Archives and Records Administration. Noting Date 9/27/2021, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
2021-09-2820ORDER re Parties' 19 Stipulated Motion. The parties shall jointly provide this Court with a status update and/or propose a stipulated briefing schedule within 60 days. Signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (LH) (Entered: 09/28/2021)
2021-11-2921Stipulated MOTION AND STATUS REPORT , filed by Defendant United States National Archives and Records Administration. Noting Date 11/29/2021, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 11/29/2021)
2021-11-3022ORDER re Parties' 21 Stipulated MOTION AND STATUS REPORT . The parties shall either provide this Court with a joint stipulation of dismissal or propose a stipulated briefing schedule within 14 days. Signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (LH) (Entered: 11/30/2021)
2021-12-1323Stipulated MOTION for Order of Dismissal with Prejudice , filed by Defendant United States National Archives and Records Administration. Noting Date 12/13/2021, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
2021-12-1424STIPULATED ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE re Parties' 23 Stipulation. Signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (LH) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
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