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Case TitleFischbarg v. Federal Communications Commission
DistrictSouthern District of New York
CityFoley Square
Case Number1:2015cv00212
Date Filed2015-01-12
Date Closed2015-07-20
JudgeJudge Naomi Reice Buchwald
PlaintiffGabriel Fischbarg
Case DescriptionGabriel Fischbarg submitted a FOIA request to the Federal Communications Commission for records from a specific file pertaining to American Network, Inc. Fischbarg's client, Jean-Marc O'Brien had sued American Network. The agency denied the request under Exemption 7(A) (ongoing investigation or proceeding). Fischbarg then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Exemption 7(A) - Interference with ongoing investigation, Litigation - Attorney's fees, Litigation - Sanctions

DefendantFederal Communications Commission
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2015-01-121COMPLAINT against Federal Communications Commission. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 465401114357)Document filed by Gabriel Fischbarg.(moh) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
2015-01-12SUMMONS ISSUED as to Federal Communications Commission, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (moh) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
2015-01-12CASE REFERRED TO Judge Jesse M. Furman as possibly related to 14cv1781. (moh) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
2015-01-12Case Designated ECF. (moh) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
2015-01-122STATEMENT OF RELATEDNESS re: that this action be filed as related to 14cv1781. Document filed by Gabriel Fischbarg.(moh) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
2015-01-123CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (moh) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
2015-01-15CASE DECLINED AS NOT RELATED. Case referred as related to 14-cv-1781 and declined by Judge Jesse M. Furman and returned to wheel for assignment. (pgu) (Entered: 01/15/2015)
2015-01-15NOTICE OF CASE ASSIGNMENT to Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald. Judge Unassigned is no longer assigned to the case. (pgu) (Entered: 01/15/2015)
2015-01-15Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein is so designated. (pgu) (Entered: 01/15/2015)
2015-01-264AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons, Complaint, Judge's Individual Practices served on Federal Communications Commission on 1/21/2015. Service was accepted by Jarrett Smith, Authorized Agent. Document filed by Gabriel Fischbarg. (Fischbarg, Gabriel) (Entered: 01/26/2015)
2015-06-085CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Federal Communications Commission served on 6/2/2015, answer due 8/3/2015. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Gabriel Fischbarg. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Return Receipts)(Fischbarg, Gabriel) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-226ANSWER to 1 Complaint. Document filed by Federal Communications Commission.(Chaudhury, Arastu) (Entered: 06/22/2015)
2015-07-207ORDER. It having been reported to this Court that this case has been settled, it is ORDERED that the above-captioned action be, and hereby is, dismissed without costs and without prejudice to restoring the action to this Court's calendar if the application to restore the action is made within 30 days. (Signed by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald on 7/20/2015) (rjm) (Entered: 07/20/2015)
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