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Case TitleIsaacs v. Federal Bureau of Investigation et al
DistrictNorthern District of Illinois
CityChicago
Case Number1:2015cv05958
Date Filed2015-07-07
Date Closed2016-04-26
JudgeHonorable Robert M. Dow, Jr
PlaintiffElissa L Isaacs
Case DescriptionElissa Isaacs submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for records concerning the murder of her father, Dr. Burton Stuart Isaacs, in 1984. The murder investigation involved several law enforcement agencies, including the FBI. The agency acknowledged receipt of her request and located 19 pages, all of which were withheld pursuant to Exemption 6 (invasion of privacy), Exemption 7(C) (invasion of privacy concerning law enforcement records), Exemption 7(D) (confidential sources), and Exemption 7(E) (investigative methods and techniques). Isaacs appealed the denial to the Office of Information Policy, which upheld the FBI's decision. Isaacs then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Exemption 7 - Law enforcement records, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantFederal Bureau of Investigation
DefendantDepartment of Justice
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2015-07-071COMPLAINT filed by Elissa L Isaacs; Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-10836018.(Isaacs, Elissa) (Entered: 07/07/2015)
2015-07-072CIVIL Cover Sheet (Isaacs, Elissa) (Entered: 07/07/2015)
2015-07-073ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Elissa L Isaacs by Elissa L. Isaacs (Isaacs, Elissa) (Entered: 07/07/2015)
2015-07-074ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Elissa L Isaacs by Elissa L. Isaacs CORRECTED (Isaacs, Elissa) (Entered: 07/07/2015)
2015-07-07CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Maria Valdez. (skj, ) (Entered: 07/07/2015)
2015-07-075MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Initial status hearing is set for 9/25/2015 at 9:00 a.m. and parties are to report the following: (1) Possibility of settlement in the case; (2) If no possibility of settlement exists, the nature and length of discovery necessary to get the case ready for trial. Plaintiff is to advise all other parties of the courts action herein. Lead counsel is directed to appear at this status hearing. Parties to prepare and submit a joint status report at least two days prior to set status. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 07/07/2015)
2015-07-076SUMMONS Issued as to Defendants Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (sr, ) (Entered: 07/09/2015)
2015-07-247DESIGNATION of David R Lidow as U.S. Attorney for Defendants Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Lidow, David) (Entered: 07/24/2015)
2015-07-308SUMMONS Returned Executed by Elissa L Isaacs as to Department of Justice on 7/14/2015, answer due 8/12/2015. (Isaacs, Elissa) (Docket Text Modified by Clerk's Office on 8/13/2015) (mr, ). (Entered: 07/30/2015)
2015-07-319SUMMONS Returned Executed by Elissa L Isaacs as to Federal Bureau of Investigation on 7/14/2015, answer due 8/12/2015. (Isaacs, Elissa) (Entered: 07/31/2015)
2015-09-2210STATUS Report (Joint) by Elissa L Isaacs (Isaacs, Elissa) (Entered: 09/22/2015)
2015-09-2511MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: The status hearing set for 9/25/2015 at 9:00 a.m. is reset to 9/25/2015 a.m. (time change only). Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 09/25/2015)
2015-09-2512MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr:Initial status hearing held. The Defendant's responsive pleading is due by 10/15/2015. A further status hearing is set for 10/21/2015 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 09/25/2015)
2015-10-1613MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: At the parties' joint e-mail request, the status hearing set for 10/21/2015 is cancelled and reset to 11/3/2015 at 9:00 a.m. to allow parties to discuss the possibility settlement. By agreement of the parties, the Defendants' answer to the Plaintiff's complaint is extended to and including 11/2/2015. No appearances are necessary on 10/21/2015. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 10/16/2015)
2015-11-0314MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 1/6/2016 at 9:00 a.m. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court continues to hold in abeyance the Defendants' obligation to answer or otherwise plead until further order of Court. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 11/03/2015)
2016-01-0615MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held and continued to 2/16/2016 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 01/06/2016)
2016-02-1216MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: At the request of the parties and by agreement of the parties, the status hearing set for 2/16/2016 is cancelled and reset 3/23/2016 at 9:00 a.m. to allow parties to continue working towards a resolution. No appearances are necessary on 2/16/2016. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 02/12/2016)
2016-03-1817MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: By agreement of the parties, the status hearing set for 3/23/2016 is cancelled and reset to 4/5/2016 at 9:00 a.m. No appearances are necessary on 3/23/2016. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 03/18/2016)
2016-04-0418MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: At the request of the parties, the status hearing set for 4/5/2016 is cancelled and reset to 4/26/2016 at 9:00 a.m. to allow the parties to continue their settlement discussions. No appearances are necessary on 4/5/2016. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 04/04/2016)
2016-04-2519STIPULATION of Dismissal of This Action With Prejudice (Isaacs, Elissa) (Entered: 04/25/2016)
2016-04-2520MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Counsel have advised the courtroom deputy that the parties have reached an agreement. Parties anticipate filing a stipulation to dismiss sometime today. Therefore, the status hearing set for 4/26/2016 is cancelled and no appearances are necessary. Order to follow after the stipulation if filed. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 04/25/2016)
2016-04-2621MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Pursuant to the parties' stipulation of dismissal of this action with prejudice 19 filed on 4/25/2016, this action is dismissed with prejudice with each side to bear its own fees and costs. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 04/26/2016)
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