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Case TitleKuzma v. U.S. Department of Justice
DistrictWestern District of New York
CityBuffalo
Case Number1:2013cv00675
Date Filed2013-06-26
Date Closed2016-04-19
JudgeHon. William M. Skretny
PlaintiffMichael Kuzma
DefendantU.S. Department of Justice
AppealSecond Circuit 16-1992
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2013-06-261COMPLAINT against U.S. Department of Justice, filed by Michael Kuzma. (Attachments: #(1) Exhibits 1-19). (DLC) (Entered: 06/27/2013)
2013-06-262NOTICE of Right to Consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge form. (DLC) (Entered: 06/27/2013)
2013-06-263AUTOMATIC REFERRAL to Mediation. (DLC) (Entered: 06/27/2013)
2013-06-26Summons Issued as to U.S. Department of Justice. (DLC) (Entered: 06/27/2013)
2013-07-254ANSWER to 1 Complaint by U.S. Department of Justice.(Wolfe, Jane) (Entered: 07/25/2013)
2013-07-265ADR Notice and Plan electronically forwarded to attorneys. (DLC) (Entered: 07/26/2013)
2013-07-266TEXT REFERRAL ORDER - Hon. Leslie G. Foschio, United States Magistrate Judge, is hereby designated to act in this case as follows: Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A), all pre-trial matters in this case are referred to the above-named United States Magistrate Judge, including but not limited to: (1) conduct of a scheduling conference and entry of a scheduling order pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16, (2) hearing and disposition of all non-dispositive motions or applications, (3) supervision of discovery, and (4) supervision of all procedural matters involving the aforementioned or involving the preparation of the case or any matter therein for consideration by the District Judge. The Magistrate Judge shall not hear and report upon dispositive motions for the consideration of the District Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and (C), unless further ordered by this Court. All motions or applications shall be filed with the Clerk and made returnable before the Magistrate Judge. The parties are encouraged to consider the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(c) governing consent to either partial or complete disposition of the case, including trial if necessary, by the Magistrate Judge. Consent forms are available from the office of the Magistrate Judge or the office of the Clerk of Court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Issued by Chief Judge William M. Skretny on 7/26/2013. (JCD) (Entered: 07/26/2013)
2013-08-017AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on U. S. Attorney on 06/27/2013, filed by Michael Kuzma. (Irwin, Daire) (Entered: 08/01/2013)
2013-08-018First MOTION for Disclosure Vaughn Motion by Michael Kuzma.(Irwin, Daire) (Entered: 08/01/2013)
2013-08-019MEMORANDUM in Support re 8 First MOTION for Disclosure Vaughn Motion filed by Michael Kuzma. (Irwin, Daire) (Entered: 08/01/2013)
2013-08-0110MOTION to appear pro hac vice by Michael Kuzma. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Sponsoring Affidavit, # 2 Admission Petition, # 3 Attorney's Oath, # 4 Civility Principles Oath, # 5 Attorney Database Information)(Irwin, Daire) (Entered: 08/01/2013)
2013-08-01Pro Hac Vice fee: $ 150.00, receipt number 035945 for attorney Barry Bachrach 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (CMD) (Entered: 08/01/2013)
2013-08-01E-Filing Notification: Documents listed in subdivision (b)(1)(A)(i)-(vi) must be completed. Documents missing re 10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Barry Bachrach: Attorney CM/ECF Registration Form. ACTION REQUIRED: Please file document using "continuation of exhibit" event and link it to the motion. (CMD) (Entered: 08/01/2013)
2013-08-0211CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS by Michael Kuzma. to 10 MOTION to appear pro hac vice filed by Michael Kuzma. (Irwin, Daire) (Entered: 08/02/2013)
2013-08-0713ORDER. Scheduling Conference set for 9/25/2013 11:30 AM before Hon. Leslie G. Foschio. Signed by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 8/7/2013. (SDW) (Entered: 08/08/2013)
2013-08-0714ORDER re 8 First MOTION for Disclosure Vaughn Motion filed by Michael Kuzma. Responses due by 8/28/2013. Replies due by 9/11/2013. Oral argument at discretion of court. Signed by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 8/7/2013. (SDW) (Entered: 08/08/2013)
2013-08-0812TEXT ORDER granting 10 Motion for Pro Hac Vice for Barry A. Bachrach, Esq. Issued by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 8/7/2013. (SDW) (Entered: 08/08/2013)
2013-08-2815RESPONSE to Motion re 8 First MOTION for Disclosure Vaughn Motion Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Motion for a Vaughn Index and Consent Motion for an Enlargement of TIme to File a Vaughn Index filed by U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Status Declaration of David Hardy, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Wolfe, Jane) (Entered: 08/28/2013)
2013-09-2416TEXT ORDER. Scheduling Conference set for 1/16/2014 11:00 AM before Hon. Leslie G. Foschio; adjourned from 9/25/2013. Issued by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 9/24/2013. (SDW) (Entered: 09/24/2013)
2013-11-2717NOTICE of Appearance by Michael S. Cerrone on behalf of U.S. Department of Justice (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/27/2013)
2013-12-27Remark pltf address updated from MCCF to Lee County Jail pursuant to letter from pltf date 12/20/13 (SSK) (Entered: 12/27/2013)
2014-01-1618Minute Order. Proceedings held before Hon. Leslie G. Foschio: Scheduling Conference held on 1/16/2014. Case management order discussed, same to be filed by the court. Court granted Plaintiff's 8 Motion for Disclosure of Vaughn Index. Such index shall be provided not later than 3/17/2014. Appearances: Pltf-Daire Irwin, Esq. w/ Plaintiff Michael Kuzma, Dft-AUSA Michael Cerrone (Court Reporter FTR Gold.) (SDW) (Entered: 01/16/2014)
2014-01-1619SCHEDULING/CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER (pursuant to Text Order item #21, the ADR related deadlines are VACATED** (Please Note: This docket text may not contain the entire contents of the attached Order. It is your responsibility to read the attached Order and download it for future reference. Direct any questions to the Chambers of the Judge who entered this Order.) Stipulation of Selection of Mediator due by 2/14/2014. First Mediation Session due by 4/1/2014. In as much as the Plaintiff has indicated that fact discovery in unlikely, the court has declined to add any outside dates for discovery. Dispositive motions shall be filed 90 days following submission of Vaughn Index. Signed by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 1/16/2014. (SDW) Text modified on 2/6/2014 (DZ). (Entered: 01/17/2014)
2014-01-2420First MOTION to Opt Out of ADR by Michael Kuzma.(Irwin, Daire) (Entered: 01/24/2014)
2014-02-0521DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING the 20 Joint Motion to Opt Out of Alternative Dispute Resolution and the ADR-related deadlines set forth in the 19 scheduling order are VACATED. All other deadlines remain. Signed by William M. Skretny, Chief Judge U.S.D.C. on 2/4/2014. (CLERK TO FOLLOW UP). (CMD) (Entered: 02/05/2014)
2014-03-1722MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Vaughn index by U.S. Department of Justice.(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 03/17/2014)
2014-03-1723DECLARATION signed by Michael S. Cerrone re 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Vaughn index filed by U.S. Department of Justice . (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 03/17/2014)
2014-03-1824DECLARATION signed by David M. Hardy filed by U.S. Department of Justice . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-J, # 2 Exhibit K-R)(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 03/18/2014)
2014-03-1925TEXT ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Vaughn Index to and including 3/21/2014. Issued by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 3/19/2014. (SDW) (Entered: 03/19/2014)
2014-06-1626MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. Department of Justice.(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 06/16/2014)
2014-06-1627DECLARATION signed by David M. Hardy re 26 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. Department of Justice . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-R)(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 06/16/2014)
2014-06-1628MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT re 26 MOTION for Summary Judgment byU.S. Department of Justice. (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 06/16/2014)
2014-06-1629STATEMENT OF FACTS (Statement of Undisputed Facts) by U.S. Department of Justice Related document: 26 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 06/16/2014)
2014-07-1130STIPULATION for an Extension of Time for Plaintiff to Respond to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment by Michael Kuzma. (Irwin, Daire) (Entered: 07/11/2014)
2014-07-1531TEXT ORDER. The 30 Stipulation Extending Plaintiff's time to respond to 26 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is HEREBY SO ORDERED. Plaintiff's response is now due by 8/8/2014. Defendant's reply is now due by 8/25/2014. Issued by William M. Skretny, Chief Judge U.S.D.C. on 7/15/2014. (CMD) (Entered: 07/15/2014)
2014-08-0832First MOTION for Summary Judgment by Michael Kuzma. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Undisputed Facts, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Affidavit Cheryl Buswell-Robinson, # 4 Affidavit Barry A. Bachrach, # 5 Affidavit Paul DeMain, # 6 Exhibit Paul DeMain, # 7 Affidavit Michael Kuzma, # 8 Exhibit Michael Kuzma, # 9 Certificate of Service)(Irwin, Daire) (Entered: 08/08/2014)
2014-08-1533MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by U.S. Department of Justice.(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 08/15/2014)
2014-08-1534DECLARATION signed by Michael S. Cerrone re 33 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by U.S. Department of Justice . (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 08/15/2014)
2014-08-2135TEXT ORDER - IT HEREBY IS ORDERED, that Defendant's 33 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Defendant's reply in further support of its 26 Motion for Summary Judgment and its response to Plaintiff's 32 Motion for Summary Judgment are due by September 30, 2014. Further, that Plaintiff's reply in further support of his 32 Motion for Summary Judgment is due by October 14, 2014. Issued by Chief Judge William M. Skretny on 8/18/2014. (JCD) (Entered: 08/21/2014)
2014-09-3036DECLARATION signed by David M. Hardy filed by U.S. Department of Justice . (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 09/30/2014)
2014-10-1437DECLARATION signed by Michael Kuzma filed by Michael Kuzma filed by Michael Kuzma. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A and B, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Irwin, Daire) (Entered: 10/14/2014)
2016-04-1838DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING Defendant's 26 Motion for Summary Judgment; DENYING Plaintiff's 32 Motion to Summary Judgment; DIRECTING the Clerk of the Court to close this case. Signed by William M. Skretny, United States District Judge on 4/18/2016. (MEAL) - CLERK TO FOLLOW UP - (Entered: 04/18/2016)
2016-04-1939JUDGMENT in favor of U.S. Department of Justice against Michael Kuzma. Signed by Mary C. Loewenguth, Clerk of Court on 4/19/2016. (KM) (Entered: 04/19/2016)
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