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Case Title Eleiwa v. Transportation Security Administration
DistrictWestern District of Tennessee
CityMemphis
Case Number2:2015cv02571
Date Filed2015-08-31
Date Closed2016-07-19
JudgeJudge John T. Fowlkes, Jr
PlaintiffKhaled Eleiwa
Case DescriptionKhaled Eleiwa submitted a FOIA request to the Transportation Security Administration for records concerning any investigations of his travel activities in the past five years. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and subsequently told Eleiwa when he inquired about its status that it was being processed. However, after hearing nothing further from the agency, Eleiwa filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantTransportation Security Administration
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2015-08-311COMPLAINT against Transportation Security Administration (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0651-2180423), filed by Khaled Eleiwa.(Peyton, Edd) (Entered: 08/31/2015)
2015-08-312NOTICE of Summons by Edd L. Peyton on behalf of Khaled Eleiwa. (Peyton, Edd) (Entered: 08/31/2015)
2015-08-313Notice of Correction to 1 Complaint . (Peyton, Edd) (Entered: 08/31/2015)
2015-08-314AMENDED COMPLAINT against Transportation Security Administration, filed by Khaled Eleiwa. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons) (Peyton, Edd) (Entered: 08/31/2015)
2015-08-315Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr and Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton added. (csf) (Entered: 09/01/2015)
2015-08-316NOTICE OF CASE TRACKING ASSIGNMENT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 16.2: Pursuant to Local Rule 16.2, this case has been assigned to the Standard track. http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/LocalRules.pdf (csf) (Entered: 09/01/2015)
2015-08-317NOTICE TO COMPLY WITH PLAN FOR ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR): Pursuant to Section to 2.1 of the ADR Plan, all civil cases filed on or after Sept. 1, 2014, shall be referred automatically for ADR. For compliance requirements, refer to the ADR Plan at: http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/ADRPlan.pdf (csf) (Entered: 09/01/2015)
2015-08-318Summons Issued as to Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Attorney. The filer has been notified electronically that the summons has been issued, and the new docket entry reflects this. Upon notification of the new docket entry, the filer is to print the issued summons in order to effect service. (csf) (Entered: 09/01/2015)
2015-09-029COURTESY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document 1 Complaint filed by Khaled Eleiwa has been filed. For future reference, please note the filer is responsible for redacting or otherwise removing personal identifiers, like phone numbers, social security numbers, etc., from filings before submitting them, or filing them under seal. The exhibits attached to the original complaint have social security numbers in them, so the document has been sealed. Please refer to the ECF User Manual and ECF Policies and Procedures . Filer is not required to resubmit document. (wjn) (Entered: 09/02/2015)
2015-09-2110First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint (Proposed Order Submitted) by Transportation Security Administration. (Vanasek, Gary) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-2111ORDER Granting DE 10 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer signed by Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. on 9/21/15. Transportation Security Administration answer due 11/9/2015. (Fowlkes, J.) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-11-0912ANSWER to 4 Amended Complaint by Transportation Security Administration.(Vanasek, Gary) (Entered: 11/09/2015)
2015-11-1613SETTING LETTER: Scheduling Conference set for 1/5/2016, 09:30 AM in Courtroom 3 - Memphis before Judge John T. Fowlkes Jr. Please follow the guidelines for selecting proposed dates on Judge Fowlkes' website at https://connection.tnwd.circ6.dcn. Once approved by the judge, case manager will electronically docket scheduling order.(pyb) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2016-01-0514Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr.: Status/Scheduling Conference held on 1/5/2016. Both parties present in Court. Parties updated the Court as to the status of the case. Defendant request additional time to respond to Plaintiff's FOIA. The Court will enter an order identifying a date certain for TSA to respond to FOIA request, date certain is Friday, 01/26/2016, order to be entered. Case continued to Friday, 01/29/2016 at 10:00 a.m. for Scheduling/Status Conference. (Plaintiff: Ed Peyton)(Defense: Gary Vanasek) (Court Reporter Lynn Dudley.) (wrh) (Entered: 01/05/2016)
2016-01-0515SETTING LETTER: [TEXT ONLY - NO IMAGE ATTACHED] Scheduling/Status Conference set for 1/29/2016 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 - Memphis before Judge John T. Fowlkes Jr.. (wrh) (Entered: 01/05/2016)
2016-01-0516ORDER Directing the Defendant to Respond signed by Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. on 1/5/16. (Fowlkes, J.) (Entered: 01/05/2016)
2016-01-2917Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr.: Status Conference held on 1/29/2016. Both parties present in Court. Defense counsel Gary Vanasek informed the Court that TSA provided documents as requested. Counsel for Plaintiff Edd Peyton request full disclosure of documents, documents provided are difficut to decipher due to acronyms used. The Court request documents be filed under seal so that the Court has access. Mr. Vanasek requested that Plaintiff file a redress to aid in obtaining any outstanding request. The Court will set another status conference & request that the Attorney in Washington, DC either appear in person or telephonically at the next setting. Case continued to Wednesday, 02/17/2016 at 10:30 a.m. for Status/Scheduling Conference. (Plaintiff: Edd L. Peyton)(Defense: Gary Vanasek) (Court Reporter Lynn Dudley.) (wrh) (Entered: 01/29/2016)
2016-01-2918SETTING LETTER: [TEXT ONLY - NO IMAGE ATTACHED] Status / Scheduling Conference set for 2/17/2016 10:30 AM in Courtroom 3 - Memphis before Judge John T. Fowlkes Jr.. (wrh) (Entered: 01/29/2016)
2016-02-0219Sealed Document Notice of Filing of Response to FOIA Request Under Seal . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Response to FOIA Request)(Vanasek, Gary) (Entered: 02/02/2016)
2016-02-1720Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr.: Status Conference held on 2/17/2016. Pltf counsel Edd Peyton present in Court; Dft Counsel present in Court as well as TSA counsel Jennifer Greenband - telephonically. Mrs. Greenband suggested Pltf to file another FOIA request for 2014 & Request the Case be Stayed; the Court will not stay the case at this time. Mr. Peyton & Mrs. Greenband will meet & confir by 03/04/2016; Dft Motion for Summary Judgment to be filed by 04/01/2016; Pltf response due 04/15/2016; Def response due 04/29/2016. (Plaintiff: Edd L. Peyton)(Defense: Gary A. Vanasek; Jennifer Greenband-telephonically) (Court Reporter Lynn Dudley.) (wrh) (Entered: 02/17/2016)
2016-02-1721ORDER signed by Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. on 2/17/16. (Fowlkes, J.) (Entered: 02/17/2016)
2016-03-3122First MOTION for Summary Judgment by Transportation Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Memo in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Supplement Statement of Material Facts, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Regina McCoy, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Douglas Blair)(Vanasek, Gary) (Entered: 03/31/2016)
2016-04-1523MOTION for Summary Judgment by Khaled Eleiwa. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Material Facts)(Peyton, Edd) (Entered: 04/15/2016)
2016-04-1524RESPONSE to Motion re 22 First MOTION for Summary Judgment , 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Khaled Eleiwa. (Attachments: # 1 Response to Defendant's Statement of Material Facts)(Peyton, Edd) (Entered: 04/15/2016)
2016-04-2725First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 Response to Motion for Summary Judgment (Proposed Order Submitted) by Transportation Security Administration. (Vanasek, Gary) (Entered: 04/27/2016)
2016-04-2726ORDER Granting DE 25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply signed by Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. on 4/27/16. Responses are due by 5/6/2016. (Fowlkes, J.) (Entered: 04/27/2016)
2016-05-0427First MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Reply (Proposed Order Submitted) by Transportation Security Administration. (Vanasek, Gary) (Entered: 05/04/2016)
2016-05-0528ORDER Granting DE 27 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages signed by Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. on 5/5/16. (Fowlkes, J.) (Entered: 05/05/2016)
2016-05-0529REPLY to Response to Motion re 24 Response to Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Transportation Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supplemental McCoy Delcaration, # 2 Exhibit Internet Resources)(Vanasek, Gary) (Entered: 05/05/2016)
2016-07-1930ORDER Granting DE 22 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment and Denying DE 23 Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment signed by Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. on 7/19/16. (Fowlkes, J.) (Entered: 07/19/2016)
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