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Case TitleTorres Consulting and Law Group LLC v. United States Department of Veterans Affairs
DistrictDistrict of Arizona
CityPhoenix Division
Case Number2:2015cv01279
Date Filed2015-07-09
Date Closed2016-02-09
JudgeJudge Susan R Bolton
PlaintiffTorres Consulting and Law Group LLC
Case DescriptionTorres Consulting and Law Group, a consulting firm that oversees compliance with federal laws on federal construction projects, submitted two requests to the Department of Veterans Affairs for records concerning projects in Las Vegas and Loma Linda. The agency acknowledged receipt of both requests, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Torres Consulting and Law Group filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees, Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs
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2015-07-091COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $ 400.00, receipt number 0970-11879395 filed by Torres Consulting and Law Group LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (ATD) (Entered: 07/10/2015)
2015-07-092SUMMONS Submitted by Torres Consulting and Law Group LLC. (Submitted by Saman Golestan) (ATD) (Entered: 07/10/2015)
2015-07-093Corporate Disclosure Statement by Torres Consulting and Law Group LLC. (Submitted by Saman Golestan) (ATD) (Entered: 07/10/2015)
2015-07-094Filing fee paid, receipt number 0970-11879395. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Susan R Bolton. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: Cv-15-1279-PHX-SRB. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (ATD) (Entered: 07/10/2015)
2015-07-105SUMMONS Submitted by Torres Consulting and Law Group LLC. (Golestan, Saman) (Entered: 07/10/2015)
2015-07-106Summons Issued as to United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (KMG). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 07/10/2015)
2015-07-137SCHEDULING ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that defendant shall serve an answer or otherwise plead within thirty (30) days after service. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall serve Defendant with a copy of this Order [see attached Order for details]. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 7/13/15. (MAW) (Entered: 07/13/2015)
2015-07-238MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint, Stipulated by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Harwood, Ann) (Entered: 07/23/2015)
2015-07-239ORDER granting 8 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant shall Answer Plaintiff's Complaint by September 11, 2015. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 7/23/15.(MAW) (Entered: 07/23/2015)
2015-09-1110ANSWER to 1 Complaint by United States Department of Veterans Affairs.(Harwood, Ann) (Entered: 09/11/2015)
2015-09-1511* First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff by Torres Consulting and Law Group LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fotinos, Jessica) * Modified to remove ex parte designation on 9/16/2015 (LAD). (Entered: 09/15/2015)
2015-09-2212ORDER granting 11 Plaintiff's Application/Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Saman John Golestan; James Evans Barton, II and Jessica J Fotinos are terminated. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 9/22/15.(LSP) (Entered: 09/22/2015)
2015-10-2813STATUS REPORT ,JOINT by Torres Consulting and Law Group LLC. (Golestan, Saman) (Entered: 10/28/2015)
2015-10-2814First MOTION (Stipulation) for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions by Torres Consulting and Law Group LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Extending Time to File Dispositive Motions)(Golestan, Saman) Modified on 10/29/2015 (ATD). (Entered: 10/28/2015)
2015-10-2915ORDER granting 14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED extending the deadline to file dispositive motions in this case to Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 10/29/15.(MAW) (Entered: 10/29/2015)
2015-12-0416*Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions (Stipulated) by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Harwood, Ann) *Modified to correct event type on 12/4/2015 (KGM). (Entered: 12/04/2015)
2015-12-0817ORDER granting 16 Motion for Extension of Time. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the deadline for filing dispositive motions is extended until January 8, 2016.Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 12/8/15.(MAW) (Entered: 12/08/2015)
2015-12-3018NOTICE of Settlement by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Harwood, Ann) (Entered: 12/30/2015)
2016-01-0419ORDER: Defendant having filed a Notice of Settlement 18 ; IT IS ORDERED that this matter will be dismissed with prejudice within 30 days of the date of this order unless a stipulation to dismiss is filed prior to the dismissal date. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 1/4/16. (MAW) (Entered: 01/04/2016)
2016-02-0920ORDER dismissing this case with prejudice. Signed by Judge Susan R Bolton on 02/09/2016. (ATD) (Entered: 02/09/2016)
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