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Case TitleHooper v. United States of America
DistrictDistrict of Oregon
CityMedford
Case Number1:2012cv00297
Date Filed2012-02-21
Date Closed2013-11-20
JudgeMagistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke
PlaintiffDennis Russell Hooper
DefendantUnited States of America
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Opinion/Order [14]
Opinion/Order [19]
Opinion/Order [53]
Opinion/Order [56]
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2012-02-211Application for Leave to Proceed IFP. Filed by Dennis Russell Hooper. (kf) (Entered: 02/21/2012)
2012-02-212Complaint. Jury Trial Requested: Yes. Filed by Dennis Russell Hooper against United States of America. (kf) (Entered: 02/21/2012)
2012-02-213Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel. Filed by Dennis Russell Hooper. (kf) (Entered: 02/21/2012)
2012-02-214Notice of Case Assignment: This case is assigned to Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (kf) (Entered: 02/21/2012)
2012-02-215Clerk's Notice of Mailing to Hooper of Case Assignment Notice 4 . (kf) (Entered: 02/21/2012)
2012-04-066ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis 1 . Clerk to issue summons and forward to the USM papers received from the plaintiff for service of process, including the completed USM285. Ordered & Signed on 4/6/12 by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (kf) (Entered: 04/06/2012)
2012-04-067Clerk's Notice of Mailing to Hooper of Order on motion/application for leave to proceed ifp 6 . (kf) (Entered: 04/06/2012)
2012-04-068Summons Issued as to United States of America. (kf) (Entered: 04/06/2012)
2012-04-249Return of Service Executed as to United States of America served upon the U.S. Attorney General on 4/17/2012. Filed by Dennis Russell Hooper. (kf) (Entered: 04/24/2012)
2012-06-0610Notice of Case Assignment to Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5 . Discovery is to be completed by 10/4/2012. Expert Discovery to be completed by 10/4/2012. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 11/5/2012. Pretrial Order or Dispositive Motions due by 11/5/2012. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (dkj) (Entered: 06/06/2012)
2012-06-0611Clerk's Notice of Mailing to Dennis Russell Hooper regarding Discovery order, 10 . (dkj) (Entered: 06/06/2012)
2012-07-1112Motion for Default Judgment. Filed by Dennis Russell Hooper. (kf) (Entered: 07/11/2012)
2012-07-1113Memorandum in Support of Motion for default judgment 12 . Filed by Dennis Russell Hooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (kf) (Entered: 07/11/2012)
2012-07-1914Findings & Recommendation: Motion for Default Judgment 12 should be denied. Plaintiff should be granted 30 days from the date the final Order is entered to submit the documents necessary to cure the defect in service. Objections to the Findings and Recommendation are due by 8/6/2012. If objections are filed, any response to the objections are due 08/23/2012. Ordered and Signed on 07/19/2012 by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 07/20/2012)
2012-07-2015Clerk's Notice of Mailing. A copy of document (14) sent to Dennis Russell Hooper on this date. (rsm) (Entered: 07/20/2012)
2012-07-2016Order referring Findings & Recommendation: Motion for Default Judgment 12 should be denied 14 , Motion for Default Judgment 12 to Judge Panner. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 07/20/2012)
2012-07-2717Summons Issued as to United States of America and Department of Veterans Affairs. (Summons, USM 285 form(s), and copies of the Complaint and Order to Proceed in forma pauperis forwarded to the U.S. Marshals Service for service.) (kf) (Entered: 07/30/2012)
2012-08-0718Return of Service Executed as to United States of America served on 8/2/2012, answer due on 10/1/2012. Service specifically made upon the Local US Attorney. Filed by Dennis Russell Hooper. (kf) (Entered: 08/07/2012)
2012-08-1519ORDER: Adopting Report and Recommendation 14 ; Denying Motion for Appointment of Counsel 3 ; Denying Motion for Default Judgment 12 . Ordered & Signed on 8/15/12 by Judge Owen M. Panner. (kf) (Entered: 08/15/2012)
2012-08-1520Clerk's Notice of Mailing to Hooper of Order on motion for default judgment, Order on Report & Recommendation, Order on Motion for Appointment of Counsel 19 . (kf) (Entered: 08/15/2012)
2012-09-0421Return of Service Executed, specifically served Secretary of Veterans Affairs Erick K. Shinseki. Filed by Dennis Russell Hooper. (kf) Modified on 9/5/2012 to correct typo (dkj). (Entered: 09/04/2012)
2012-10-0122Answer to 2 Complaint . Filed by United States of America. (Simmons, Timothy) (Entered: 10/01/2012)
2012-10-0323RECORD OF ORDER by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke: SETTING a telephonic Rule 16 Conference for October 16, 2012, at 10:00AM. The Court will initiate the call at the numbers provided, unless otherwise informed. The parties shall pursuant to FRCP 26(f) consult regarding a discovery plan prior to the conference. Under LR 26.1(b) a written report is not required. The ultimate goal of the discovery plan shall be "the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination" of the action. FRCP 1. The parties should have their calendars available to discuss scheduling, including modification of the current case deadlines, dispositive motions, and setting a trial date. The parties should also be prepared to discuss consents to Magistrate Judge, settlement options, and any other issues that may have arisen. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 10/03/2012)
2012-10-0324Clerk's Notice of Mailing. Copy of document (23) sent to Dennis Russell Hooper on this date. (rsm) (Entered: 10/03/2012)
2012-10-1625MINUTES of Proceedings: Telephonic Rule 16 Conference held. Discovery is to be completed by 1/7/2013. Dispositive Motions are due by 2/11/2013. Pro Se present for plaintiff. Timothy Simmons present as counsel for defendant. Court Reporter: Hearing was not recorded. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 10/16/2012)
2012-10-1626Clerk's Notice of Mailing. Copy of document (25) sent to Dennis Russell Hooper on this date. (rsm) (Entered: 10/16/2012)
2012-10-1727Full Consent by all Parties to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge. (kf) (Entered: 10/17/2012)
2013-01-0728Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines . Filed by United States of America. (Simmons, Timothy) (Entered: 01/07/2013)
2013-01-0829ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 28 . Discovery is to be completed by 3/8/2013. Dispositive Motions are due by 4/12/2013. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 01/08/2013)
2013-01-0930Clerk's Notice of Mailing. Copy of document (29) sent to Dennis Russell Hooper on this date. (rsm) (Entered: 01/09/2013)
2013-03-0631Joint Motion for Extension of Time . Filed by United States of America. (Simmons, Timothy) (Entered: 03/06/2013)
2013-03-0732ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Time 31 of Discovery and Dispositive Motions. Discovery is to be completed by 4/15/2013. Dispositive Motions are due by 5/13/2013. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 03/07/2013)
2013-03-0733Clerk's Notice of Mailing to Dennis Russell Hooper copy of Order on motion for extension of time 32 . (dkj) (Entered: 03/07/2013)
2013-03-2734Joint Motion for Protective Order . Filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Qualified Protective Order) (Simmons, Timothy) (Entered: 03/27/2013)
2013-04-0335ORDER: Granting Motion for a Protective Order 34 ). Signed on 04/03/2013 by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 04/03/2013)
2013-04-0336Clerk's Notice of Mailing. Copy of document 35 sent to Dennis Russell Hooper on this date. (rsm) (Entered: 04/03/2013)
2013-04-1237Joint Motion for Extension of Time . Filed by United States of America. (Simmons, Timothy) (Entered: 04/12/2013)
2013-04-1238ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Time 37 . Discovery is to be completed by 5/30/2013. Dispositive Motions are due by 6/27/2013. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 04/12/2013)
2013-06-2739Motion for Extension of Time Extension of Dispositive Motion Deadline . Filed by United States of America. (Simmons, Timothy) (Entered: 06/27/2013)
2013-06-2840ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Time 39 to file Dispositive Motions. Dispositive Motions are now due by 7/8/2013. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 06/28/2013)
2013-06-2841Clerk's Notice of Mailing. Copy of document (40) sent to Dennis Hooper on this date. (rsm) (Entered: 06/28/2013)
2013-07-0842Motion for Summary Judgment . Filed by United States of America. (Simmons, Timothy) (Entered: 07/08/2013)
2013-07-0843Memorandum in Support of United States of America's Motion for Summary Judgment . Filed by United States of America. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 42 .) (Simmons, Timothy) (Entered: 07/08/2013)
2013-07-0844Declaration of Tim Simmons in Support of the United States of America's Motion for Summary Judgment . Filed by United States of America. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 42 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7) (Simmons, Timothy) (Entered: 07/08/2013)
2013-07-2945Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response to Motion for Summary Judgment 42 . Filed by Dennis Russell Hooper. (dkj) (Entered: 07/29/2013)
2013-07-3046ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. Response is now due by 8/12/2013. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 07/30/2013)
2013-07-3047Clerk's Notice of Mailing. Copy of document (46) sent to Dennis Russell Hooper on this date. (rsm) (Entered: 07/30/2013)
2013-08-0548Response in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment 42 . Filed by Dennis Russell Hooper. (dkj) (Entered: 08/05/2013)
2013-08-0549Memorandum in Support. Filed by Dennis Russell Hooper. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion 48 .) (dkj) (Entered: 08/05/2013)
2013-08-0550Declaration of Dennis Hooper. Filed by Dennis Russell Hooper. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion 48 .) (dkj) (Entered: 08/05/2013)
2013-08-1951Reply to Plaintiff's Objection to Motion for Summary Judgment 42 . Filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 8, # 2 Exhibit 9) (Simmons, Timothy) (Entered: 08/19/2013)
2013-08-2052Certificate of Service by United States of America of Reply to Motion 51 Reply to Plaintiff's Objection to Motion for Summary Judgment Filed by United States of America. (Simmons, Timothy) (Entered: 08/20/2013)
2013-08-2953Findings & Recommendation: Motion for Summary Judgment 42 . Objections to the Findings and Recommendation are due by 9/16/2013. If objections are filed, responses to objections are due 09/30/2013. Signed on 08/29/2013 by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 08/29/2013)
2013-08-2954Order referring Findings & Recommendation: Motion for Summary Judgment 42 53 to Judge Panner. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 08/29/2013)
2013-08-2955Clerk's Notice of Mailing. Copy of document 53 sent to Dennis Russell Hooper on this date. (rsm) (Entered: 08/29/2013)
2013-09-2556ORDER: Magistrate Judge Clarke's Report and Recommendation 53 is adopted. Defendant's motion for summary judgment 42 is granted as to plaintiff's negligent training and supervision claim, and denied as to plaintiff's invasion of privacy claim. Signed on 9/25/2013 by Judge Owen M. Panner. (dkj) (Entered: 09/26/2013)
2013-09-2657Clerk's Notice of Mailing to Dennis Russell Hooper copy of Order on motion for summary judgment, Order on Report & Recommendation, 56 . (dkj) (Entered: 09/26/2013)
2013-10-1558Scheduling Order by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. A telephonic Scheduling Conference is set for 11/20/2013 at 10:00AM in Telephone before Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. Findings and Recommendation was granted in part and denied in part. Case deadlines need to be reset. The Court will initiate the call at the numbers provided, unless otherwise informed. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 10/15/2013)
2013-10-1559Clerk's Notice of Mailing. Document #58 sent to Dennis Hooper on this date. (rsm) (Entered: 10/15/2013)
2013-11-2060MINUTES of Proceedings: Telephonic Scheduling Conference held. Plaintiff Pro Se Dennis Hooper not available. Defense counsel informs the Court they are in the process of reaching a resolution. Court will enter a 60-day Judgment of Dismissal which will allow the parties to finalize their resolution. Pro Se Plaintiff not present. Timothy Simmons present as counsel for defendant. Court Reporter: Hearing was not recorded. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm) (Entered: 11/20/2013)
2013-11-206160-DAY ORDER OF DISMISSAL: The Court having been informed by counsel for the parties that this action has been settled, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to LR 41-1, this action is dismissed with prejudice and without costs and with leave, upon good cause shown within sixty (60) days, to have this order of dismissal set aside and the action reinstated if the settlement is not consummated. Pending motions, if any, are denied as moot. All pretrial deadlines and any trial date are stricken. By Clerk of Court Mary L. Moran. (rsm) (Entered: 11/20/2013)
2013-11-2062Clerk's Notice of Mailing. Copies of documents (60) and (61) sent to Dennis Russell Hooper on this date. (rsm) (Entered: 11/20/2013)
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