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Case TitleCitizens of the Ebey's Reserve for a Healthy Safe and Peaceful Environment v. United States Department of the Navy
DistrictWestern District of Washington
CitySeattle
Case Number2:2022cv00250
Date Filed2022-03-03
Date Closed2022-09-13
JudgeJudge Lauren King
PlaintiffCitizens of the Ebey's Reserve for a Healthy Safe and Peaceful Environment
Case DescriptionCitizens of the Ebey's Reserve submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Navy for records concerning the EA-18G Growler noise monitoring study. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The agency provided some records in an interim response. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Citizens of the Ebey's Reserve filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees, Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantUnited States Department of the Navy a military department of the United States, an agency of the United States
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2022-03-031COMPLAINT against defendant(s) United States Department of the Navy (Receipt # AWAWDC-7460043), filed by Citizens of the Ebey's Reserve for a Healthy, Safe & Peaceful Environment. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A to Complaint, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons)(Bricklin, David) (Entered: 03/03/2022)
2022-03-032CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Citizens of the Ebey's Reserve for a Healthy, Safe & Peaceful Environment (Bricklin, David) (Entered: 03/03/2022)
2022-03-04U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour added. (MV) (Entered: 03/04/2022)
2022-03-043Summons Electronically Issued as to defendant United States Department of the Navy. (RE) (Entered: 03/04/2022)
2022-03-074***STRICKEN PER THE COURT'S 5 MINUTE ORDER*** ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY AND DEPOSITIONS by U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour. (GT) Modified on 3/8/2022 (SR). (Entered: 03/07/2022)
2022-03-085MINUTE ORDER. This matter comes before the Court sua sponte . The Honorable John C. Coughenour, United States District Judge, hereby RECUSES himself from further proceedings in this case. Case reassigned to Judge Lauren King for all further proceedings. U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour no longer assigned to case. The Court's order regarding discovery and depositions (Dkt. No. 4 ) is hereby STRICKEN. Authorized by U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour. (SR) (Entered: 03/08/2022)
2022-03-086STANDING ORDER REGARDING 28 U.S.C. § 455(b)(2) AND CANON 3(C)(1)(B) OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR UNITED STATES JUDGES by Judge Lauren King. (NAW) (Main Document 6 replaced on 5/5/2022) (NAW). (Entered: 03/08/2022)
2022-03-087STANDING ORDER FOR ALL CIVIL CASES. The procedures in this Order supplement, and in some cases, supersede the local rules. The parties are responsible for being familiar with the procedures in this Order. Failure to comply with the procedures may result in sanctions. Signed by Judge Lauren King. (NAW) (Entered: 03/08/2022)
2022-04-118AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to United States Department of the Navy on 3/11/2022, filed by Plaintiff Citizens of the Ebey's Reserve for a Healthy Safe and Peaceful Environment. (Griefen, Zachary) (Entered: 04/11/2022)
2022-04-119NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Nickolas Bohl on behalf of Defendant United States Department of the Navy. (Bohl, Nickolas) (Entered: 04/11/2022)
2022-04-1110ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by United States Department of the Navy.(Bohl, Nickolas) (Entered: 04/11/2022)
2022-04-1111ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 5/9/2022, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 5/23/2022, Joint Status Report due by 6/6/2022. Signed by Judge Lauren King. (NAW) (Entered: 04/11/2022)
2022-05-20***Deadlines terminated and reset. By agreement of the parties, the initial case schedule deadlines set forth in the Court's 11 Order Regarding Initial Disclosures and Joint Status Report are VACATED. The parties shall file a combined Joint Status Report by 6/6/2022 containing a proposed schedule for the processing and production of non-exempt, responsive records to Plaintiff's FOIA request. In that Joint Status Report, the parties will include a statement of the nature and complexity of this FOIA litigation and the parties' views on further proceedings as directed by the Court's initial case scheduling order. (NAW) (Entered: 05/20/2022)
2022-06-0612JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. (Bohl, Nickolas) (Entered: 06/06/2022)
2022-06-07Set Deadline: Plaintiff shall file any motion for fees and costs by 8/31/2022 or otherwise notify the Court of any remaining issues. (NAW) (Entered: 06/07/2022)
2022-08-3113STATUS REPORT by Plaintiff Citizens of the Ebey's Reserve for a Healthy Safe and Peaceful Environment (Bricklin, David) (Entered: 08/31/2022)
2022-08-31Set Deadline: The Court has reviewed Plaintiff's 13 Status Report. Counsel shall file a stipulation and proposed order of dismissal no later than 9/30/2022. Should additional time be needed to perfect the settlement, counsel must contact the Courtroom Deputy to request an extension of this deadline. (NAW) (Entered: 08/31/2022)
2022-09-1314Stipulated MOTION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER , filed by Defendant United States Department of the Navy. Noting Date 9/13/2022, (Bohl, Nickolas) (Entered: 09/13/2022)
2022-09-1315MINUTE ORDER (text only) granting 14 Stipulated MOTION for Dismissal with Prejudice. This case is DISMISSED with prejudice and without court-ordered costs or attorney fees to any party. Authorized by Judge Lauren King. (KMP) (Entered: 09/13/2022)
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