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Case TitleChelmowski v. National Archives and Records Administration
DistrictNorthern District of Illinois
CityChicago
Case Number1:2023cv14577
Date Filed2023-10-05
Date Closed2024-01-17
JudgeHonorable Nancy L. Maldonado
PlaintiffJames Chelmowski
Case DescriptionJames Chelmowski submitted a FOIA request to the National Archives and Records Administration for records concerning himself. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Chelmowski filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantNational Archives and Records Administration ("NARA")
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2023-10-051RECEIVED Complaint and no copies by James Chelmowski. (Exhibits) (ph, ) (Entered: 10/06/2023)
2023-10-052CIVIL Cover Sheet. (ph, ) (Entered: 10/06/2023)
2023-10-05CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Nancy L. Maldonado. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey Cole. FEE DUE, NO INFORMA PAUPERIS APPLICATION SUBMITTED. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (ph, ) (Entered: 10/06/2023)
2023-10-06CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (ph, ) (Entered: 10/06/2023)
2023-10-06MAILED copy of the Clerk's Notice entry along with the Joint Consent Form to Plaintiff James Chelmowski. (ph, ) (Entered: 10/06/2023)
2023-10-103MINUTE entry before the Honorable Nancy L. Maldonado:This case has been assigned to the Honorable Nancy L. Maldonado. The Court notes that, based on a review of the docket, no filing fee has been paid and no application to proceed in forma pauperis has been filed. Plaintiff must pay the requisite filing fee or file an application to proceed in forma pauperis by 10/30/2023. (ca, ) (Entered: 10/10/2023)
2023-10-11SUMMONS Issued as to National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General (smb, ) (Entered: 10/11/2023)
2023-10-115COMPLAINT filed by James Chelmowski (Exhibits) (jg, ) (Entered: 10/11/2023)
2023-10-126MINUTE entry before the Honorable Nancy L. Maldonado: A Rule 16 initial status hearing is set for 01/10/24 at 10:00 a.m. in person in Courtroom 1925. By 01/03/24, the parties shall file a joint Initial Status Report that complies with the Court's standing order, which can be found on the Court's website. (ca, ) (Entered: 10/12/2023)
2023-10-248MAIL RETURNED, for document # sent to James Chelmowski returned as undeliverable, return to sender. No new contact information received; therefore future mailings will not be sent until a new address is provided to the Clerk's Office using a Notification of Change of Address or Pro Se Appearance form. (ph, ) (Entered: 11/02/2023)
2023-10-249MAIL RETURNED, for document # 3 sent to James Chelmowski returned as undeliverable, return to sender. No new contact information received; therefore future mailings will not be sent until a new address is provided to the Clerk's Office using a Notification of Change of Address or Pro Se Appearance form. (ph, ) (Entered: 11/02/2023)
2023-10-277MAIL RETURNED, for document # 6 sent to James Chelmowski returned as undeliverable, return to sender. No new contact information received; therefore future mailings will not be sent until a new address is provided to the Clerk's Office using a Notification of Change of Address or Pro Se Appearance form (axk, ) (Entered: 10/30/2023)
2023-11-1510MOTION by Defendant National Archives and Records Administration for extension of time to file answer (Lindland, Kurt) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
2023-11-1511DESIGNATION of Kurt N. Lindland as U.S. Attorney for Defendant National Archives and Records Administration (Lindland, Kurt) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
2023-11-1612MINUTE entry before the Honorable Nancy L. Maldonado: The Court has received Defendant's motion for extension of time to file answer 10 . Defendant did not clarify whether the motion was opposed per this Court's standing order. The Court, however, will grant Defendant's motion for extension of time to file answer given the volume of FOIA requests at issue. (ca, ) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
2023-12-0813MAIL RETURNED, for document # 12 sent to Plaintiff James Chelmowski returned as undeliverable, return to sender. No new contact information received; however, the document will be mailed a second time. (jj, ) (Entered: 12/14/2023)
2023-12-2814ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates) , any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Executive Committee on 12/28/2023: Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 12/29/2023)
2024-01-0515MINUTE entry before the Honorable Nancy L. Maldonado: The Court ordered parties to submit a joint status report by 01/03/24, but the parties have failed to do so. The parties should submit a joint status report by 01/08/24 per this Court's standing order. (ca, ) (Entered: 01/05/2024)
2024-01-0816STATUS Report Defendant's Status Report by National Archives and Records Administration (Lindland, Kurt) (Entered: 01/08/2024)
2024-01-1017MINUTE entry before the Honorable Nancy L. Maldonado:Case called on 1/10/2024. No one appeared. Status hearing is set for 1/17/24 at 10:00 a.m. in person in Courtroom 1925. If Plaintiff does not appear at the status hearing, this case will be dismissed for want of prosecution. Defendant's date to file a responsive pleading is extended from 1/15/24 to 1/24/24. (ca, ) (Entered: 01/10/2024)
2024-01-1718MINUTE entry before the Honorable Nancy L. Maldonado:Status hearing held on 1/17/2024. Plaintiff did not appear. Defense counsel was present. Plaintiff did not appear for the 1/10/2024 status hearing and was warned in the Court's prior minute entry that his case would be dismissed if he failed to appear for today's status hearing. The docket shows that Plaintiff may not be receiving mailings, but updating one's address and contact information is the party's responsibility. This case is therefore dismissed for want of prosecution. Civil case terminated. (ca, ) (Entered: 01/17/2024)
2024-01-1719ENTERED JUDGMENT Signed by the Courtroom Deputy on 1/17/2024.(ca, ) (Entered: 01/17/2024)
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