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FOIA Project Annotation: The court ruled that the Defense Department and various components of the Armed Services have so far failed to show that they conducted an adequate search for records concerning the use of personality disorder and adjustment disorder discharges to separate members of the Armed Forces from service. The court also found that searches conducted by Veterans Affairs were adequate. Responding to multiple complex requests submitted by Vietnam Veterans of America, the military took the position that the requests pertained to separation policies but not to separation orders for individuals. The court disagreed, noting that "although many of the specifically enumerated items refer to aggregate data and policies, the last sentence of the introductory paragraph makes it clear that the plaintiffs are seeking all records related to the use of personality disorder and adjustment disorder discharges to separate service members." DOD estimated the cost of search and duplication at $770,000 while Veterans Affairs estimated costs in excess of $50 million. As a result, both agencies argued the requests were unduly burdensome. The Vietnam Veterans suggested they would accept a sample of 5.6 percent of the estimated pages, but because the plaintiffs had not made that suggestion until the case was in litigation, the court decided to first assess whether the agencies had conducted an adequate search. While it was clear to the court that the agencies had given serious consideration to locating responsive records, time and again the court faulted the agencies for their failure to provide adequate explanations of why they decided to search one location and not another and their shortcomings in failing to describe records systems and the searches that were conducted. Although the court found many of the searchs inadequate, it also found that heavy redactions made under Exemption 6 (invasion of privacy) were appropriate. The Vietnam Veterans argued the agencies could not redact service members' rank, date of service and place of last assignment. But the court pointed out that it was the totality of information that tipped the balance towards privacy in this case. "The information contained in the separation packets is highly sensitive," the court noted, "and the individual service members have a strong interest in not having that sensitive information linked to them." The court also agreed that DOD had properly redacted the names of employees below a certain rank or position. The court pointed out that "the public interest in this case is negligible or nonexistent. The plaintiffs have articulated no public interest that would be served by releasing the employees' names."
Issues: Adequacy - Search

Date Filed	Doc #	Docket Text
2010-12-15	1	COMPLAINT against Dept of Defense, Dept of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs, filed by Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(Brown, S.) Modified on 12/17/2010 (Brown, S.). (Entered: 12/15/2010)
2010-12-15		Filing fee received from Jerome N. Frank Legal Services: $ 350, receipt number CTXN0163 (Brown, S.) (Entered: 12/15/2010)
2010-12-15	2	ENTERED IN ERROR: Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Motions to Dismiss due on 3/15/11. Amended Pleadings due by 2/13/2011; Discovery due by 6/16/2011; Dispositive Motions due by 7/16/2011. Signed by Clerk on 12/15/10. (Brown, S.) Modified on 12/17/2010 (Brown, S.). (Entered: 12/15/2010)
2010-12-15	3	ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 12/15/10. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 12/15/2010)
2010-12-15	4	NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel initiating or removing this action is responsible for serving all parties with attached documents and copies of 2 Order on Pretrial Deadlines, 3 Electronic Filing Order, 1 Complaint filed by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 12/15/10. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 12/15/2010)
2010-12-15	5	Summons Issued as to Dept of Defense, Dept of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs. Counsel receiving this electronic notice should download the attached summons for service in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4. (Attachments: # 1 summons pg2)(Brown, S.) Modified on 12/17/2010 (Brown, S.). (Entered: 12/15/2010)
2010-12-17		Docket Entry Correction re 1 Complaint, 5 Summons Issued; modified by removing "US" from case caption and docket entries (Brown, S.) (Entered: 12/17/2010)
2011-01-20	6	NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin L Berwick on behalf of Department of Defense, Dept of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/20/2011)
2011-01-20	7	First MOTION for Extension of Time until 2/3/11 to respond to the Complaint by Department of Defense, Dept of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/20/2011)
2011-01-24	8	ORDER: The Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond Nunc Pro Tunc (Doc. No. 7 ) is hereby GRANTED, nunc pro tunc January 19, 2011, to February 3, 2011. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 1/24/2011. (Rasch, E) (Entered: 01/24/2011)
2011-01-24		Answer deadline updated for Department of Defense to 2/3/2011; Dept of Homeland Security to 2/3/2011; Veteran's Affairs to 2/3/2011. (Ferguson, L.) (Entered: 01/24/2011)
2011-02-03	9	ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Department of Defense, Dept of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs.(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/03/2011)
2011-03-10	10	First MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut.Responses due by 3/31/2011 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1: First Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/10/2011)
2011-03-16	11	Joint STATUS REPORT and Proposed Schedule by Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs, Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/16/2011)
2011-03-18	12	ORDER: The Joint Status Report and Proposed Schedule (Doc. No. 11 ) is hereby APPROVED. Discovery shall be completed by June 6, 2011. Dispositive motions shall be filed by the defendants by July 13, 2011, and filed by the plaintiffs by September 12, 2011. All other dates requested in this report are also approved. A trial memorandum order will be issued once the dispositive motions deadline has been passed. REMINDER: please refer to the electronic filing order in civil cases re: the requirements for submission of chambers copies. It is so ordered.(Rasch, E) (Entered: 03/18/2011)
2011-03-18		Set Deadlines: Discovery due by 6/6/2011. Defendants shall file Dispositive Motions due by 7/13/2011. (Smith, S.) (Entered: 03/21/2011)
2011-03-18		Set Deadlines: Plaintiffs shall file Dispositive Motions due by 9/12/2011 (Smith, S.) (Entered: 03/21/2011)
2011-03-28	13	ORDER: Unopposed Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 10 ) is hereby GRANTED. The plaintiff shall file the amended complaint and exhibits forthwith. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 3/28/2011. (Rasch, E) (Entered: 03/28/2011)
2011-03-29	14	AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/29/2011)
2011-04-01	15	First CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut re 14 Amended Complaint (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 04/01/2011)
2011-04-05	16	MOTION Motion for Leave for Law Student Intern to Appear by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut.Responses due by 4/26/2011 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Law Student Intern Certification & Client / Attorney Consent)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 04/05/2011)
2011-04-08	17	ANSWER to 14 Amended Complaint by Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs.(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/08/2011)
2011-04-11	18	ORDER: Motion for Leave for Law Student Intern to Appear (Doc. No. 16 ) is hereby GRANTED. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 4/11/11. (Rasch, E) (Entered: 04/11/2011)
2011-05-02	19	MOTION to Amend/Correct 14 Amended Complaint by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut.Responses due by 5/23/2011 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/02/2011)
2011-05-05	20	ORDER: Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint and to Join Additional Parties (Doc. No. 19 ) is hereby GRANTED. The plaintiff shall file the Amended Complaint forthwith. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 5/5/2011. (Rasch, E) (Entered: 05/05/2011)
2011-05-05	21	AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council.(Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 5/11/2011 to include additional filers (Ferguson, L.). (Entered: 05/05/2011)
2011-05-11		Docket Entry Correction re 21 Second Amended Complaint: modified to include additional filers (Ferguson, L.) (Entered: 05/11/2011)
2011-05-11	22	EXHIBIT A by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251 re 21 Amended Complaint,. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/11/2011)
2011-05-11	23	EXHIBIT B by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251 re 21 Amended Complaint,. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/11/2011)
2011-05-11	24	EXHIBIT C by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251 re 21 Amended Complaint,. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/11/2011)
2011-05-12	25	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251 re 23 Exhibit, 24 Exhibit, 22 Exhibit, (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/12/2011)
2011-05-19	26	ANSWER to 21 Amended Complaint, by Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs.(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/19/2011)
2011-07-01	27	First MOTION for Extension of Time until August 15th, 2011 all parties jointly request continued discussion of issues by Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs, Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 07/01/2011)
2011-07-07	28	ORDER: The Joint Motion for Extension of Time 27 is hereby GRANTED, to August 15, 2011. Defendants shall file their motion for summary judgment by August 15, 2011. Plaintiff's opposition and cross motion for summary judgment is due by October 14, 2011. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 7/7/11. (Smith, S.) Modified on 7/7/2011 (Smith, S.). (Entered: 07/07/2011)
2011-07-07		Set Deadline: Defendants' Dispositive Motions due by 8/15/2011. Plaintiff's opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment due 10/14/11. (Smith, S.) (Entered: 07/07/2011)
2011-08-08	29	Joint MOTION for Extension of Time until September 9, 2011 to move for summary judgment by Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs, Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/08/2011)
2011-08-15	30	ORDER: Second Joint Motion for Extension of Time (Doc. No. 29 ) is hereby GRANTED. Dispositive motions shall be filed by September 9, 2011. All other dates requested in this report are also approved. A trial memorandum order will be issued once the dispositive motions deadline has been passed. REMINDER: please refer to the electronic filing order in civil cases re: the requirements for submission of chambers copies. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 8/15/2011. (Rasch, E) (Entered: 08/15/2011)
2011-08-15		Set Deadline: Dispositive Motions due by 9/9/2011 (Smith, S.) (Entered: 08/15/2011)
2011-09-08	31	Joint MOTION for Extension of Time until December 9, 2011 to move for summary judgment by Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs, Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/08/2011)
2011-09-14	32	ORDER: The Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment 31 is hereby GRANTED, to December 9, 2011. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 09/06/11. (Atmeh, S) (Entered: 09/14/2011)
2011-09-14		Set Deadline: Dispositive Motions due by 12/9/2011 (Smith, S.) (Entered: 09/15/2011)
2011-12-07	33	Joint MOTION for Extension of Time until January 13, 2012 to move for summary judgment by Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs, Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/07/2011)
2011-12-08	34	ORDER: Joint Motion for Extension of Time (Doc. No. 33 ) is hereby GRANTED to January 13, 2012. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 12/08/11. (Atmeh, S) (Entered: 12/08/2011)
2011-12-08		Set Deadline: Dispositive Motions due by 1/13/2012 (Smith, S.) (Entered: 12/09/2011)
2012-01-03	35	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time until January 27, 2012 to move for summary judgment by Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/03/2012)
2012-01-05	36	ORDER: Motion for Extension of Time (Doc. No. 35 ) is hereby GRANTED to January 27, 2012. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 01/05/12. (Atmeh, S) (Entered: 01/05/2012)
2012-01-05		Set Deadline: Dispositive Motions due by 1/27/2012 (Smith, S.) (Entered: 01/05/2012)
2012-01-27	37	MOTION for Summary Judgment by Department of Defense, Veteran's Affairs.Responses due by 2/17/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Material Facts, # 3 Affidavit of William T. Kammer, # 4 Affidavit of Michael A. Pachuta, # 5 Affidavit of Samuel M. Peterson, # 6 Affidavit of Mary Nance Jordan, # 7 Affidavit of Kathleen Vaughn-Burford, # 8 Affidavit of John P. Peterson, # 9 Affidavit of Ronald F. Hoggard, # 10 Affidavit of Jose L. Burgos, # 11 Affidavit of David P. German, # 12 Affidavit of Robin W. Patterson, # 13 Affidavit of Salvatore M. Maida, # 14 Affidavit of John M. Espinal, # 15 Affidavit of Teresa D. Ross, # 16 Affidavit of Jennifer A. Nikolaisen, # 17 Affidavit of Timothy H. Graham, # 18 Affidavit of Sean Burns, # 19 Affidavit of Pamela Burd, # 20 Affidavit of Mark H. Herrington)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/27/2012)
2012-03-07	38	MOTION for Extension of Time until March 30, 2012 opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment, if any by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/07/2012)
2012-03-08	39	ORDER: Motion for Extension of Time (Doc. No. 38 ) is hereby GRANTED to March 30, 2012, nunc pro tunc. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 03/08/12. (Atmeh, S) (Entered: 03/08/2012)
2012-03-08		Reset Deadline as to 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Response due by 3/30/2012. (Smith, S.) (Entered: 03/09/2012)
2012-03-08		Set Deadline: Dispositive Motions due by 3/30/2012 (Smith, S.) (Entered: 03/09/2012)
2012-03-20	40	MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/20/2012)
2012-03-27	41	ORDER: Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages (Doc. No. 40 ) is hereby GRANTED. Plaintiffs are allowed ten (10) excess pages, as requested. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 03/27/12. (Atmeh, S) (Entered: 03/27/2012)
2012-03-30	42	Memorandum in Opposition re 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Statement of Material Facts Plaintiffs' Local Rule 56(a)2 Statement, # 3 Affidavit Ader Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Ader Decl. Ex. A, # 5 Exhibit Ader Decl. Exs. B-F, # 6 Exhibit Ader Decl. Exs. G-Y, # 7 Exhibit Ader Decl. Exs. Z-BB, # 8 Exhibit Ader Decl. Ex. CC-MM, # 9 Affidavit Eimers Declaration, # 10 Certificate of Service)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/30/2012)
2012-04-17	43	MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Department of Defense, Veteran's Affairs. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/17/2012)
2012-04-20	44	ORDER: Motion for Leave to File Ten (10) Excess Pages (Doc. No. 43 ) is hereby GRANTED. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 04/20/12. (Atmeh, S) (Entered: 04/20/2012)
2012-04-20	45	REPLY to Response to 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Department of Defense, Veteran's Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of John M. Espinal, # 2 Affidavit of Lawrence E. Bosworth, # 3 Affidavit of Jose L. Burgos, # 4 Affidavit of Gerald A. Conway, # 5 Affidavit of Rudolf P. Koger, # 6 Affidavit Scott R. Kuhar, # 7 Affidavit John P. Peterson, # 8 Affidavit Jacquelyn S. Randolph, # 9 Affidavit David B. Sproat, # 10 Affidavit Mark H. Herrington, # 11 Affidavit Michael A. Pachuta, # 12 Affidavit Linda Thomas, # 13 Affidavit Robert A. Welch, # 14 Affidavit David P. German, # 15 Affidavit Salvatore M. Maida, # 16 Affidavit Robin W. Patterson, # 17 Affidavit Sean Burns, # 18 Affidavit Timothy Graham)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/20/2012)
2012-04-27	46	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Department of Defense, Veteran's Affairs re 45 Reply to Response to Motion,,, (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/27/2012)
2012-04-27	47	MOTION for Hearing re 42 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion,, by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 04/27/2012)
2012-04-27	48	RESPONSE re 47 MOTION for Hearing re 42 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion,, MOTION for Hearing re 42 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion,, filed by Department of Defense, Veteran's Affairs. (Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/27/2012)
2012-05-21	49	NOTICE by Department of Defense, Veteran's Affairs of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/21/2012)
2012-06-14	50	NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Vietnam Veterans of America re 47 MOTION for Hearing, 49 Notice (Other) of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 7/30/2012 to edit text and create link to Doc. No. 47 (Ferguson, L.). (Entered: 06/14/2012)
2012-07-02	51	NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. TELEPHONIC Status Conference set for 8/7/2012 02:00 PM in South Courtroom, 450 Main St., Hartford, CT before Judge Alvin W. Thompson. Plaintiff's counsel shall call chambers at 860-240-3224 with all parties on the line. It is so ordered. (Atmeh, S) (Entered: 07/02/2012)
2012-08-07	52	MOTION for Leave to Appear Motion for Leave for Law Student Interns to Appear by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Law Student Intern Appearance)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 08/07/2012)
2012-08-07	53	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alvin W. Thompson: Telephonic Status Conference held on 8/7/2012 where consolidation was discussed as well as hearing scheduling for other pending motions. Duration: 20 minutes. (Court Reporter D. Huntington.) (Atmeh, S) (Entered: 08/07/2012)
2012-08-20	54	ORDER: Motion for Leave for Law Student Interns to Appear (Doc. No. 52 ) is hereby GRANTED. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 8/20/2012. (Gallagher, Robyn) (Entered: 08/20/2012)
2012-09-24	55	NOTICE by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251 of Intent to Settle (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/24/2012)
2012-10-25	56	NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Status Conference/Hearing set for 12/14/2012 between the hours of 12:00pm and 6:00pm in the South Courtroom, 450 Main Street, Hartford, CT before Judge Alvin W. Thompson. The court will confirm the time at a later date. (Smith, S.) (Entered: 10/25/2012)
2012-12-02	57	PROPOSED ORDER Proposed Stipulation and Order for Partial Settlement and Dismissal by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 12/02/2012)
2012-12-03	58	ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion for Hearing (Doc. No. 47 ) is hereby GRANTED. A calendar outlining the time and location will follow. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 12/3/2012. (Sykes, J.) Modified on 12/3/2012 to correct document number. (Sykes, J.). (Entered: 12/03/2012)
2012-12-03	59	NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Oral Argument on Motion set for 12/14/2012 at 3:00 PM in South Courtroom, 450 Main St., Hartford, CT before Judge Alvin W. Thompson. (Sykes, J.) (Entered: 12/03/2012)
2012-12-07	60	MOTION Motion for Leave for Law Student Interns to Appear by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251.Responses due by 12/28/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Law Student Intern Appearance)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 12/07/2012)
2012-12-10	61	NOTICE of Appearance by Fiona Mary Doherty on behalf of Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251 (Doherty, Fiona) (Entered: 12/10/2012)
2012-12-12	62	Notice of Additional Authority re 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 12/12/2012)
2012-12-12	63	ORDER. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 12/11/12. (Ferguson, L.) (Entered: 12/12/2012)
2012-12-14	64	Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Alvin W. Thompson: Motion Hearing held on 12/14/12. Motion for Summary Judgment 37 , filed by Department of Defense, Veteran's Affairs, taken under advisement. Motion for Law Students to Appear 60 , filed by Vietnam Veterans of America, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut Chapter 270, Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Connecticut Chapter 251, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut, Vietnam Veterans of America Connecticut State Council, GRANTED. Total Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes(Court Reporter Huntington)(Smith, S.) (Entered: 12/18/2012)
2013-03-20	65	Second NOTICE by Department of Defense, Veteran's Affairs of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit SWAN v. DoD)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/20/2013)
2014-03-31	66	ORDER: Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. No. 37 ) is hereby GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 03/31/2014. (Bowers, J.) (Entered: 03/31/2014)
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