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Case TitleNAVISTAR, INC. v. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2011cv00449
Date Filed2011-02-28
Date Closed2012-07-24
JudgeJudge Robert L. Wilkins
PlaintiffNAVISTAR, INC.
DefendantU.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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Complaint
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Opinion/Order [27]
FOIA Project Annotation: Judge Robert Wilkins has ruled that Navistar has failed to show that it will be irreparably harmed if the EPA is not forced to respond to its FOIA request concerning urea-based Selective Catalytic Reduction technology used by its competitors to meet EPA emissions standards. After the agency failed to respond to its five requests, Navistar filed suit and asked Wilkins to force the agency to comply, arguing that its competitive position was being harmed. But Wilkins concluded that "Navistar has not shown that it will suffer serious or great harm if a preliminary injunction does not issue." He then pointed out that Navistar had failed to even ask for expedited processing of its requests and observed that "indeed, there is nothing in the record here to indicate that there is any compelling need to expedite Navistar's requests." He added that "Navistar has not shown that the EPA has violated the FOIA. Navistar has also failed to show why it is entitled to immediate production of requested documentsâ€"a result they could not receive under the provisions of the FOIA." He noted the EPA would suffer hardship if it was required to process the requests quickly, including "forcing a huge amount of sensitive and complex work to be done on a short time line, e.g., staffing and resource challenges, [and] litigation risks from third-party submitters of confidential information." Wilkins indicated that "in light of the significant hardship that the EPA would suffer if forced to make an immediate production, and because Navistar has alleged no additional harm if the EPA were allowed to produce the documents in the usual course, the Court finds [these factors weigh] against Navistar."
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2011-02-281COMPLAINT against U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 4616036812) filed by NAVISTAR, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet)(rdj) (Entered: 03/01/2011)
2011-02-28SUMMONS (3) Issued as to U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (rdj) (Entered: 03/01/2011)
2011-02-282LCvR 7.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by NAVISTAR, INC. identifying Corporate Parent NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Corporate Parent BLUE DIAMOND PARTS LLC for NAVISTAR, INC. (rdj) (Entered: 03/01/2011)
2011-02-283MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Laurence H. Levine, :Firm- Laurence H. Levine Law Offices, :Address- 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3120, Chicago, IL 60603. Phone No. - (312) 291-7000. by NAVISTAR, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(rdj) (Entered: 03/01/2011)
2011-03-104RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 3/3/11. (Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 03/10/2011)
2011-03-105RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY served on 3/3/2011 (Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 03/10/2011)
2011-03-106RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/3/2011. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/2/2011. (Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 03/10/2011)
2011-03-11MINUTE ORDER granting 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Laurence H. Levine. Mr. Levine is admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 3/11/2011. (tcb) (Entered: 03/11/2011)
2011-03-317NOTICE of Appearance by Alan R. Burch on behalf of U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Burch, Alan) (Entered: 03/31/2011)
2011-04-018First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 04/01/2011)
2011-04-049Memorandum in opposition to re 8 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint filed by NAVISTAR, INC.. (Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 04/04/2011)
2011-04-05MINUTE ORDER granting in part and denying in part 8 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer All Defendants.; Set/Reset Deadlines:Answer due by 4/18/2011.Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 4/5/2011. (Wilkins, Robert) (Entered: 04/05/2011)
2011-04-0610Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 04/06/2011)
2011-04-0711Memorandum in opposition to re 10 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, filed by NAVISTAR, INC.. (Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 04/07/2011)
2011-04-0712NOTICE of Proposed Order by NAVISTAR, INC. re 11 Memorandum in Opposition (Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 04/07/2011)
2011-04-0713ORDER granting 10 Defendant's Second Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint; it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED, and it is further ORDERED that in the event of a federal government shutdown as of April 15, 2011, or April 18, 2011, Defendants deadline to file its answer or otherwise respond to the complaint shall be extended until seven days past the resumption of normal government operations. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 4/7/2011. (tcb) (Entered: 04/07/2011)
2011-04-1814ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 04/18/2011)
2011-04-2615AMENDED COMPLAINT against U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY filed by NAVISTAR, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(znmw, ) (Entered: 04/28/2011)
2011-05-1016ANSWER to 15 Amended Complaint by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. Related document: 15 Amended Complaint filed by NAVISTAR, INC..(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 05/10/2011)
2011-05-1717MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by NAVISTAR, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1, # 2 Attachment 2, # 3 Attachment 3, # 4 Attachment 4, # 5 Attachment 5, # 6 Attachment 6, # 7 Attachment 7, # 8 Attachment 8, # 9 Attachment 9, # 10 Attachment 10, # 11 Attachment 11, # 12 Text of Proposed Order)(Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 05/17/2011)
2011-05-2718Memorandum in opposition to re 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Karl Simon, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 05/27/2011)
2011-06-0619REPLY to opposition to motion re 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by NAVISTAR, INC.. (Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 06/06/2011)
2011-07-1820MOTION for Protective Order by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiff's request for production of documents, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 07/18/2011)
2011-07-1821MOTION for Discovery by NAVISTAR, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 07/18/2011)
2011-08-0422Memorandum in opposition to re 20 MOTION for Protective Order filed by NAVISTAR, INC.. (Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 08/04/2011)
2011-08-0423Memorandum in opposition to re 21 MOTION for Discovery filed by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 08/04/2011)
2011-08-1124Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 20 MOTION for Protective Order, 21 MOTION for Discovery by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 08/11/2011)
2011-08-12MINUTE ORDER granting re 24 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 20 MOTION for Protective Order, 21 MOTION for Discovery filed by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY; and it is further ORDERED that both parties may file their replies to the August 4, 2011 oppositions on or before August 22, 2011. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 8/12/2011. (tcb, ) (Entered: 08/15/2011)
2011-08-12Set/Reset Deadlines: Both parties replies due by 8/22/2011. (tcb) (Entered: 08/15/2011)
2011-08-2225REPLY to opposition to motion re 20 MOTION for Protective Order filed by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Second Simon Declaration)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 08/22/2011)
2011-08-2226REPLY to opposition to motion re 21 MOTION for Discovery filed by NAVISTAR, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 08/22/2011)
2011-08-2527MEMORANDUM AND OPINION re: 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 8/25/2011. (tcb). (Entered: 08/25/2011)
2011-08-2528ORDER denying 17 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 8/25/2011. (tcb) (Entered: 08/25/2011)
2011-08-29MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs 21 Motion for Discovery is denied for failure to certify compliance with Local Civil Rule 7(m). Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 8/29/2011. (tcb) (Entered: 08/29/2011)
2012-02-01MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby directed to submit a Joint Status Report and Proposed briefing scheduled for Summary Judgment Motions by February 8, 2012. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 2/1/12. (lcrlw1, ) (Entered: 02/01/2012)
2012-02-06MINUTE ORDER denying as MOOT 20 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 2/6/2012. (tcb) (Entered: 02/06/2012)
2012-02-0829Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 02/08/2012)
2012-02-0930ORDER granting 29 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report; and it is further ORDERED that the parties shall file their Joint Status Report on or before February 10,2012. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 2/09/2012. (tcb) (Entered: 02/09/2012)
2012-02-1031STATUS REPORT by NAVISTAR, INC., U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EPA's Declaration of Byron Bunker, # 2 Text of Proposed Order by EPA, # 3 Text of Proposed Order by Navistar)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 02/10/2012)
2012-02-13NOTICE of Hearing:Status Conference set for 2/27/2012 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 17 before Judge Robert L. Wilkins. (tcb) (Entered: 02/13/2012)
2012-02-1432MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Robin M Hulshizer, :Firm- Latham & Watkins LLP, :Address- 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 5800, Chicago, IL 60606. Phone No. - 312-876-7700. Fax No. - 312-993-9767 by NAVISTAR, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 02/14/2012)
2012-02-15MINUTE ORDER granting 32 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Robin M. Hulshizer. Attorney Hulshizer is admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 2/15/2012. (tcb) (Entered: 02/15/2012)
2012-02-27Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert L. Wilkins: Status Conference held and concluded on 2/27/2012. Defendant's to submit a coded Vaughn Index by March 19, 2012. Status Conference set for 3/26/2012 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 17 before Judge Robert L. Wilkins. (Court Reporter Rebecca Stonestreet) (tcb) (Entered: 02/28/2012)
2012-03-1533TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Robert L. Wilkins held on February 27, 2012; Page Numbers: 1 - 22. Date of Issuance:March 15, 2012. Court Reporter/Transcriber Rebecca Stonestreet, Telephone number 202-354-3249, Court Reporter Email Address : kingreporter2@verizon.net.<P></P>For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.<P> NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at ww.dcd.uscourts.gov.<P></P> Redaction Request due 4/5/2012. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/15/2012. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/13/2012.(Stonestreet, Rebecca) (Entered: 03/15/2012)
2012-03-1934Vaughn Index Coded . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Byron Bunker, # 2 Exhibit listing of withholdings, # 3 Exhibit examples)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 03/19/2012)
2012-03-26Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert L. Wilkins: Status Conference held and concluded on 3/26/2012. Further Status Conference set for 5/8/2012 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 17 before Judge Robert L. Wilkins. (Court Reporter Lisa Foradori) (tcb) (Entered: 03/27/2012)
2012-04-1235Unopposed MOTION to Change Date of Status Conference by NAVISTAR, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 04/12/2012)
2012-04-1336ORDER granting 35 Unopposed MOTION to Change Date of Status Conference;It is further, ORDERED that the Status Conference will be held at 9:00 AM on May 16, 2012. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 4/13/2012. (tcb) (Entered: 04/13/2012)
2012-05-1437STATUS REPORT Regarding Meet and Confer Ordered by the Court by NAVISTAR, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1)(Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 05/14/2012)
2012-05-1538STATUS REPORT Regarding Meet and Confer Ordered by the Court (UPDATED) by NAVISTAR, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Hulshizer, Robin) (Entered: 05/15/2012)
2012-05-16Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert L. Wilkins: Status Conference held and concluded on 5/16/2012. (Court Reporter Rebecca Stonestreet) (tcb) (Entered: 05/16/2012)
2012-05-16MINUTE ORDER: Status Conference held and concluded on 5/16/2012. Defendant shall submit to Plaintiff, by no later than May 30, 2012, a full Vaughn Index for the documents identified in Category #11 in Appendix A to Plaintiffs April 30, 2012 letter. A Status Conference has been set for June 25, 2012 at 1:30 PM EST in Courtroom 17 before Judge Robert L. Wilkins. By no later than 5:00 PM EST on June 22, 2012, the parties shall submit a Joint Status Report, which shall include a joint proposed briefing schedule for summary judgment and a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 5/16/2012. (tcb) (Entered: 05/16/2012)
2012-05-2439Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Vaughn Index for Category 11 Documents by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 05/24/2012)
2012-06-0140ORDER granting 39 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Vaughn Index for Category 11 Documents;and it is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file the full Vaughn Index for the documents identified in Category #11 in Appendix A to Plaintiffs April 30, 2012 letter, on or before June 6, 2012. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 6/1/2012. (tcb) (Entered: 06/01/2012)
2012-06-0641Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Vaughn Index for Category 11 documents by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 06/06/2012)
2012-06-0742ORDER granting 41 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Vaughn Index for Category 11 documents; and it is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file the full Vaughn Index for the documents identified in Category #11 in Appendix A to Plaintiffs April 30, 2012 letter, on or before June 13, 2012. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 6/7/2012. (tcb) (Entered: 06/07/2012)
2012-06-1343Vaughn Index for Category 11 documents per Appendix A of Plaintiff's letter of April 30, 2012 . (Attachments: # 1 Vaughn listing, # 2 Bunker Declaration)(Burch, Alan) (Entered: 06/13/2012)
2012-06-2044TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Robert L. Wilkins held on 3-26-12; Page Numbers: 1-32. Date of Issuance:6-20-12. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa M. Foradori, Telephone number 202-354-3269, Court Reporter Email Address : L4dori@hotmail.com. For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at ww.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 7/11/2012. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/21/2012. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/18/2012.(Hand, Lisa) (Entered: 06/20/2012)
2012-06-2245Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Status Report (One Hour) by NAVISTAR, INC., U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weinstein, Laurie) (Entered: 06/22/2012)
2012-06-2246STATUS REPORT (Joint) by NAVISTAR, INC., U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bunker Declaration)(Weinstein, Laurie) (Entered: 06/22/2012)
2012-06-2547ORDER granting 45 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Status Report (One Hour); it is hereby ORDERED that the Joint Status Report may be filed by 6:00 p.m. on June 22, 2012. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 6/25/2012. (tcb) (Entered: 06/25/2012)
2012-06-25Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert L. Wilkins: Status Conference held and concluded on 6/25/2012. Court to issue proposed order. (Court Reporter Lisa Griffith) (tcb) (Entered: 06/25/2012)
2012-06-2548SUMMARY JUDGMENT SCHEDULING ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that this case shall proceed in accordance with the following deadlines and procedures: EPAs Motion for Summary Judgment due by 09/28/2012. Navistars Cross-Motion and Opposition due by 10/19/2012. EPAs Opposition and Reply due by 11/2/2012. Navistars Reply due by 11/16/2012. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 6/25/2012. (tcb) (Entered: 06/25/2012)
2012-07-2049STIPULATION of Dismissal (Joint) by NAVISTAR, INC.. (Jefcoat, Kyle) (Entered: 07/20/2012)
2012-07-24MINUTE ORDER: Consistent with the Stipulation of Dismissal filed by the parties, this action is hereby DISMISSED without prejudice. Each party to bear its own costs. Signed by Judge Robert L. Wilkins on 7/24/2012. (tcb) (Entered: 07/24/2012)
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