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Case TitleBrickman v. U.S. Department of Agriculture et al
DistrictNorthern District of Texas
CityDallas
Case Number3:2014cv00167
Date Filed2014-01-16
Date Closed2014-06-11
JudgeJudge David C Godbey
PlaintiffJames Roger Brickman
Case DescriptionBrickman submitted a request to the Inspector General of the Agriculture Department for information about loans provided under the Biorefinery Assistance Program and the Advanced Biofuel Producer Program. The agency eventually provided 46 redacted pages, but Brickman believed none of the records were responsive to his request and appealed. After the agency failed to respond within the statutory time limit, Brickman filed suit.
Complaint issues: improper withholding, disclosure of non-exempt records, attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. Department of Agriculture
DefendantU.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General
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2014-01-161COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by James Roger Brickman. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-5797249) Clerk to issue summons(es) for federal defendant(s). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Cover Sheet) (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 01/16/2014)
2014-01-162New Case Notes: A filing fee is not due for this case. File to Judge Godbey. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Ramirez). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (axm) (Entered: 01/17/2014)
2014-01-173Summons issued as to U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (axm) (Entered: 01/17/2014)
2014-02-044AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Civil Process Clerk on 1/27/14. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 02/04/2014)
2014-02-045AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Civil Process Clerk on 1/27/14. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 02/04/2014)
2014-02-046AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Sec. of Agriculture on 1/17/14. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 02/04/2014)
2014-02-047AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on AG Eric Holder on 1/17/14. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 02/04/2014)
2014-02-048AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Inspector General Phyllis K. Fong on 1/17/14. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 02/04/2014)
2014-02-049AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Inspector General Phyllis K. Fong (AG Eric Holder) on 1/17/14. (Brickman, Claire) Modified text on 2/5/2014 (jrr). (Entered: 02/04/2014)
2014-02-1010NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lisa Robin Hasday-DOJ on behalf of U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 02/10/2014)
2014-02-1211CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by James Roger Brickman. (Brickman, Claire) (Entered: 02/12/2014)
2014-02-2112Joint STIPULATION of Enlargement of Time for Response by James Roger Brickman, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General. (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 02/21/2014)
2014-03-2813ANSWER to 1 Complaint filed by U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership . (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 03/28/2014)
2014-03-2814CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General. (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 03/28/2014)
2014-05-2015ORDER REQUIRING STATUS AND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: The parties are directed to confer within 14 days of the date of this Order and report to the Court within 14 days after the conference the parties' position. (Ordered by Judge David C Godbey on 5/20/2014) (cea) (Entered: 05/21/2014)
2014-06-0316NOTICE of Intent to Settle filed by James Roger Brickman, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 06/03/2014)
2014-06-1117Joint STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL by James Roger Brickman, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General. (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa) (Entered: 06/11/2014)
2014-06-11***Civil Case Terminated per 17 Joint Stipulation. (skt) (Entered: 06/11/2014)
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