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Case TitleCampbell v. Veterans Administration et al
DistrictDistrict of Oregon
CityPortland
Case Number3:2015cv00710
Date Filed2015-04-27
Date Closed2015-09-04
JudgeMagistrate Judge Paul Papak
PlaintiffDavid Campbell
Case DescriptionDavid Campbell requested records from the VA Medical Center in Portland he needed to file a claim for malpractice. The complaint is not clear as to whether he submitted a FOIA request or not, but he eventually filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantVeterans Administration
DefendantPortland VA Medical Center
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2015-04-271Complaint. Jury Trial Requested: No. Filed by David Campbell against Portland VA Medical Center, Veterans Administration (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet). (ecp) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-272Application for Leave to Proceed IFP. Filed by David Campbell. (ecp) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-273Motion for Appointment of Counsel. Filed by David Campbell. (ecp) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-284Notice of Case Assignment: This case is assigned to Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (ecp) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-285Clerk's Notice of Mailing to David Campbell regarding Case Assignment Notice 4 . (ecp) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-05-056ORDER: Granting Plaintiff's Application/Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis 2 . The Clerk of Court is directed to promptly issue summons in this case and forward the documents received from plaintiff for service of process, including the completed USM285 form(s), to the U. S. Marshals Service. Signed on 5/5/15 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 05/05/2015)
2015-05-057Clerk's Notice of Mailing to Plaintiff regarding Order 6 . (gm) (Entered: 05/05/2015)
2015-05-0813Motion for Appointment of Counsel. Filed by David Campbell. (ecp) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-0814Amended Complaint. Filed by David Campbell against Portland VA Medical Center, Veterans Administration. (ecp) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-118Summons Issued as to Veterans Administration. (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.) (msk) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-119Notice of Case Assignment to Magistrate Judge Paul Papak 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 9/8/2015. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 10/8/2015. Pretrial Order is due by 10/8/2015. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (msk) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-1110Clerk's Notice of Mailing to David Campbell (msk) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-1111ORDER Appointing Attorney Casey M. Nokes for Plaintiff David Campbell as Pro Bono Counsel (All Purpose Appointment) . Counsel is to file the attached response form if representation is accepted, if a conflict of interest exists, or if termination of the appointment is requested for a reason other than a conflict of interest by 5/29/2015. Signed on 5/11/15 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-1112Clerk's Notice of Mailing to pro se Plaintiff David Campbell regarding Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel 11 . (gm) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-1215ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Plaintiff's Letter to Judge Papak, filed 5/8/2015, was inadvertently docketed as another motion for appointment of counsel and is Denied as Moot as the Court already granted Plaintiff's earlier motion for appointment of pro bono counsel in Order 11 . (gm) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
2015-05-1216Clerk's Notice of Mailing to pro se Plaintiff David Campbell regarding Order 15 . (gm) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
2015-05-1217Supplement to Amended Complaint. Filed by David Campbell. (Related document(s): Amended Complaint 14 .) (ecp) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
2015-05-1918Pro Bono Appointment Response. Termination of the appointment is requested because of my current case load. Filed by David Campbell. (Related document(s): Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel, 11 .) (Nokes, Casey) (Entered: 05/19/2015)
2015-05-2019ORDER Terminating Attorney Casey M. Nokes as Pro Bono Counsel for Plaintiff. Signed on 5/20/15 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 05/20/2015)
2015-05-2020ORDER Appointing Attorney Eryn K. Hoerster for Plaintiff David Campbell as Pro Bono Counsel (All Purpose Appointment) . Counsel is to file the attached response form if representation is accepted, if a conflict of interest exists, or if termination of the appointment is requested for a reason other than a conflict of interest by 6/8/2015. Signed on 5/20/15 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 05/20/2015)
2015-05-2021Clerk's Notice of Mailing to pro se Plaintiff David Campbell regarding Order Terminating Pro Bono Counsel 19 and Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel 20 . (gm) (Entered: 05/20/2015)
2015-05-2922Pro Bono Appointment Response. Termination of the appointment is requested because firm does not currently have the attorney capacity or resources to take on this matter. Filed by David Campbell. (Related document(s): Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel, 20 .) (Hoerster, Eryn) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
2015-06-0123ORDER Terminating Attorney Eryn K. Hoerster as Pro Bono Counsel for Plaintiff. Signed on 6/1/15 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 06/01/2015)
2015-06-0124ORDER Appointing Attorney Robert W. Kirsher for Plaintiff David Campbell as Pro Bono Counsel (All Purpose Appointment) . Counsel is to file the attached response form if representation is accepted, if a conflict of interest exists, or if termination of the appointment is requested for a reason other than a conflict of interest by 6/18/2015. Signed on 6/1/15 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 06/01/2015)
2015-06-0125Clerk's Notice of Mailing to Plaintiff David Campbell regarding Order Terminating Pro Bono Counsel 23 and Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel 24 . (gm) (Entered: 06/01/2015)
2015-06-0426Return of Service Executed as to Veterans Administration served on 5/26/2015, answer due on 7/27/2015. Service specifically made upon Local U.S. Attorney. (ecp) (Entered: 06/04/2015)
2015-06-1827Pro Bono Appointment Response. Termination of the appointment is requested because I do not have sufficient time given my current case load to adequately represent Mr. Campbell in this matter.. Filed by David Campbell. (Related document(s): Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel, 24 .) (Kirsher, Robert) (Entered: 06/19/2015)
2015-06-2328ORDER Terminating Attorney Robert W. Kirsher as Pro Bono Counsel for Plaintiff. Signed on 6/23/15 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 06/23/2015)
2015-06-2329ORDER Appointing Attorney Ethan A. Chatov for Plaintiff David Campbell as Pro Bono Counsel (All Purpose Appointment) . Counsel is to file the attached response form if representation is accepted, if a conflict of interest exists, or if termination of the appointment is requested for a reason other than a conflict of interest by 7/10/2015. Signed on 6/23/15 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 06/23/2015)
2015-06-2330Clerk's Notice of Mailing to pro se Plaintiff David Campbell regarding Order Terminating Pro Bono Counsel 28 and Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel 29 . (gm) (Entered: 06/23/2015)
2015-06-2431Pro Bono Appointment Response. Termination of the appointment is requested because I have a modest solo practice with no staff, and lack sufficient funds and resources to handle the costs and complexities of medical malpractice claims.. Filed by David Campbell. (Related document(s): Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel, 29 .) (Chatov, Ethan) (Entered: 06/24/2015)
2015-06-2432ORDER Terminating Attorney Ethan A. Chatov as Pro Bono Counsel for Plaintiff. Signed on 6/24/15 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 06/24/2015)
2015-06-2433ORDER Appointing Attorney Elisa J. Dozono for Plaintiff David Campbell as Pro Bono Counsel (All Purpose Appointment) . Counsel is to file the attached response form if representation is accepted, if a conflict of interest exists, or if termination of the appointment is requested for a reason other than a conflict of interest by 7/13/2015. Signed on 6/24/15 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 06/24/2015)
2015-06-2434Clerk's Notice of Mailing to pro se Plaintiff David Campbell regarding Order Terminating Pro Bono Counsel 32 and Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel 33 . (gm) (Entered: 06/24/2015)
2015-06-2535Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Amended Complaint 14 . Filed by All Defendants. (Danielson, Kevin) (Entered: 06/25/2015)
2015-06-2536ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Granting Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer 35 as follows: Answer deadline reset to 7/24/2015 for all defendants. (gm) (Entered: 06/25/2015)
2015-06-2537Clerk's Notice of Mailing to pro se Plaintiff David Campbell regarding Order 36 . (gm) (Entered: 06/25/2015)
2015-07-0738Notice of Attorney Substitution:Attorney Kellen Norwood is substituted as counsel of record in place of Attorney Elisa J. Dozono Filed by David Campbell (Norwood, Kellen) (Entered: 07/07/2015)
2015-07-0739Pro Bono Appointment Response. Representation is accepted as specified in the Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel. Filed by David Campbell. (Related document(s): Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel, 33 .) (Norwood, Kellen) (Entered: 07/07/2015)
2015-07-2340Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Amended Complaint 14 . Filed by Portland VA Medical Center, Veterans Administration. (Danielson, Kevin) (Entered: 07/23/2015)
2015-07-2441ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Granting Defendants' Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time 40 as follows: Answer deadline reset to 8/24/2015 for all defendants. (gm) (Entered: 07/24/2015)
2015-08-1047Motion for Injunctive Relief (titled as Complaint). Filed by David Campbell. (ecp) Modified on 8/18/2015 (ecp)to add text. (Entered: 08/18/2015)
2015-08-1342Motion to Withdraw as Counsel and Supporting Memorandum . Filed by David Campbell. (Norwood, Kellen) (Entered: 08/13/2015)
2015-08-1343Declaration of Kellen Norwood in Support of Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff . Filed by David Campbell. (Related document(s): Motion to Withdraw 42 .) (Norwood, Kellen) (Entered: 08/13/2015)
2015-08-1744ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Setting a Telephone Conference re: Plaintiff's Motion to Withdraw Attorney Kellen Norwood as Counsel of Record 42 for 8/18/2015 at 1:30PM in Portland Chambers before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. The parties, including Mr. Norwood and his client Mr. Campbell, shall call into the court's conference line (phone number to be provided via separate email) five minutes prior to the scheduled conference time. The court will join the conference call at or shortly after the appointed time. (gm) (Entered: 08/17/2015)
2015-08-1845MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Telephone Conference held 8/18/15. Order: Plaintiff's Motion to Withdraw Attorney Kellen Norwood as Counsel for Plaintiff 42 is Granted. Plaintiff David Campbell shall proceed pro se and with all future notifications going to his address of: 203 SE 162nd Avenue, #5, Portland, Oregon, 97233. Order: Defendants will have until 9/4/2015 to file an answer or responsive pleading in this matter. Prior to this deadline, the parties are directed to confer as to either possible resolution of this case or otherwise confer as to a revised case schedule and file an appropriate Joint Status Report with the court no later than 9/4/2015. Kellen Norwood present as counsel for plaintiff, along with plaintiff David Campbell. Kevin Danielson present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: (None). (gm) (Entered: 08/18/2015)
2015-08-1846Clerk's Notice of Mailing to pro se Plaintiff David Campbell regarding Order 45 . (gm) (Entered: 08/18/2015)
2015-08-2748Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Motion for Injunctive Relief to Motion 47 . Filed by Portland VA Medical Center, Veterans Administration. (Danielson, Kevin) (Entered: 08/27/2015)
2015-08-2749ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Granting Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Motion for Injunctive Relief ( 47 ) 48 as follows: Response to motion for injunctive relief due by 9/4/2015. Order: Plaintiff is reminded as he proceeds pro se in his case that he will be required to timely serve copies of any pleadings upon defendant in accordance with Local Rule 5-4(c). (gm) (Entered: 08/27/2015)
2015-08-2750Clerk's Notice of Mailing to Plaintiff regarding Order 49 . (gm) (Entered: 08/27/2015)
2015-09-0351Notice of Voluntary DismissalFiled by David Campbell (ecp) (Entered: 09/03/2015)
2015-09-0452ORDER OF DISMISSAL: Based on Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal 51 , it is Ordered that this action is Dismissed without prejudice and without costs. Pending motions, if any, are Denied as Moot. Signed on 9/4/15 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 09/04/2015)
2015-09-0453Clerk's Notice of Mailing to Plaintiff regarding Order of Dismissal 52 . (gm) (Entered: 09/04/2015)
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