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Case TitleTRUESDALE v. UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2023cv00092
Date Filed2023-01-11
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Rudolph Contreras
PlaintiffALVIN B. TRUESDALE
Case DescriptionAlvin Truesdale, a federal prisoner, submitted a number of FOIA requests to the Bureau of Prisons and other agencies. After hearing nothing further from the agencies, Truesdale filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantUNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
DefendantCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
DefendantNATIONAL CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES
DefendantDIVISION OF QUARANTINE
DefendantFEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS
DefendantOFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
DefendantOFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
DefendantOFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS
DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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2023-01-111COMPLAINT against CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DIVISION OF QUARANTINE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES , OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE (Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 203806) filed by ALVIN B. TRUESDALE. (Attachment: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(ztth); Modified text on 1/15/2023 (ztth). (Entered: 01/13/2023)
2023-01-11SUMMONS Not Issued as to CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DIVISION OF QUARANTINE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES , OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE (ztth) Modified text on 1/15/2023 (ztth). (Entered: 01/13/2023)
2023-04-252ORDER to Show Cause: Plaintiff is ordered to show cause on or before May 25, 2023 why the Court should extend the time for service for an appropriate period and should not dismiss the action without prejudice. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 4/25/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 04/25/2023)
2023-05-193RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 2 Order to Show Cause, filed by ALVIN B. TRUESDALE. (ztth) (Entered: 05/23/2023)
2023-05-254ORDER to Show Cause: Plaintiff is ordered to properly serve Defendants or else show cause on or before June 26, 2023 why the Court should extend the time for service for an appropriate period and should not dismiss the action without prejudice. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 5/25/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 05/25/2023)
2023-06-145RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 4 Order to Show Cause, filed by ALVIN B. TRUESDALE. (ztth) (Entered: 06/20/2023)
2023-06-206AFFIDAVIT of Service by ALVIN B. TRUESDALE. (ztth) (Entered: 06/23/2023)
2023-06-277NOTICE of Appearance by Patricia K. McBride on behalf of All Defendants (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 06/27/2023)
2023-07-068MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DIVISION OF QUARANTINE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 07/06/2023)
2023-07-07MINUTE ORDER granting 8 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall file their answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before August 6, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 7-7-2023. (lcrc3) (Entered: 07/07/2023)
2023-07-3110NOTICE by ALVIN B. TRUESDALE (zjm) (Entered: 08/03/2023)
2023-08-029MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DIVISION OF QUARANTINE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 08/02/2023)
2023-08-03MINUTE ORDER granting 9 Defendants' Motion for Enlargement of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' Answer or other response to Plaintiff's Complaint is due on or before September 15, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/3/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 08/03/2023)
2023-09-1012NOTICE of Change of Address by ALVIN B. TRUESDALE (mg) (Entered: 09/19/2023)
2023-09-1411MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DIVISION OF QUARANTINE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 09/14/2023)
2023-09-15MINUTE ORDER granting 11 Defendants' Motion for Enlargement of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' Answer or other response to Plaintiff's Complaint is due on or before October 13, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 9/15/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 09/15/2023)
2023-10-1213MOTION to Dismiss by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DIVISION OF QUARANTINE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(McBride, Patricia). Added MOTION for Summary Judgment on 10/14/2023 (ztth). (Entered: 10/12/2023)
2023-10-1614FOX/NEAL ORDER advising Plaintiff to respond by November 15, 2023 to 13 Defendants' motion to dismiss or the Court may deem the matter conceded. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10/16/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 10/16/2023)
2023-10-16Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 11/15/2023. (tj) (Entered: 10/16/2023)
2023-11-1615MOTION for Extension of Time by ALVIN B. TRUESDALE. (zjm) Modified on 11/17/2023 to correct date filed (zjm). (Entered: 11/17/2023)
2023-11-17MINUTE ORDER granting 15 Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff's response to Defendants' motion to dismiss is due on or before December 18, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/17/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 11/17/2023)
2023-12-1516RESPONSE re 13 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by ALVIN B. TRUESDALE. (Attachments: # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit)(zdp) (Entered: 12/19/2023)
2023-12-1517MOTION for Summary Judgment by ALVIN B. TRUESDALE. (zdp) Modified event on 1/8/2024 (mg). (Entered: 12/19/2023)
2023-12-1817MOTION for Summary Judgment by ALVIN B. TRUESDALE. (zdp) (Entered: 12/19/2023)
2023-12-2118MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DIVISION OF QUARANTINE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 12/21/2023)
2023-12-21MINUTE ORDER granting 18 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' reply in support of their motion to dismiss and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion for summary judgment is due on or before February 1, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 12/21/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 12/21/2023)
2024-01-3119MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DIVISION OF QUARANTINE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 01/31/2024)
2024-02-01MINUTE ORDER granting 19 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' reply in support of their motion to dismiss and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion for summary judgment is due on or before February 23, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 2/1/2024. (lcrc1) (Entered: 02/01/2024)
2024-02-2120REPLY to opposition to motion re 17 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 13 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DIVISION OF QUARANTINE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 02/21/2024)
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