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Case TitleBELL v. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2015cv01812
Date Filed2015-10-26
Date Closed2015-12-28
JudgeJudge Reggie B. Walton
PlaintiffYOLANDA Y. BELL
Case DescriptionYolanda Bell submitted a Privacy Act request to the Department of the Interior. Bell's request was sent back with the notation "return to sender," although the envelope had been opened and taped shut. Bell then filed suit. Although Bell's complaint cites only the Privacy Act, her Privacy Act request would be processed under FOIA as well.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Recovery of Costs

DefendantDEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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Date FiledDoc #Docket Text
2015-10-261COMPLAINT against DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR filed by YOLANDA BELL. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(td) (Entered: 10/27/2015)
2015-10-262MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by YOLANDA BELL (td) (Entered: 10/27/2015)
2015-10-26ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis FIAT. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 10/21/15. (See docket entry no. 2 to view.) (td) (Entered: 10/27/2015)
2015-10-263MOTION for Leave to Use Post Office Box as Address of Record by YOLANDA BELL (td) (Entered: 10/27/2015)
2015-10-264ORDER granting 3 Motion for Leave to Use Post Office Box as Address of Record. Signed by Chief Judge Richard W. Roberts on 10/9/15. (td) (Entered: 10/27/2015)
2015-10-265MOTION for CM/ECF Password by YOLANDA BELL (td) (Entered: 10/27/2015)
2015-11-046ORDER granting 5 the plaintiff's Motion for CM/ECF Password. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 11/4/15. (ms) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
2015-11-097SUMMONS Issued as to DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (jf) (Entered: 11/12/2015)
2015-12-018RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 11/23/2015. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 12/23/2015.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 11/16/15. (td) (Entered: 12/02/2015)
2015-12-049NOTICE of Appearance by Marian L. Borum on behalf of DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (Borum, Marian) (Entered: 12/04/2015)
2015-12-2110MOTION to Withdraw Complaint Without Prejudice by YOLANDA Y. BELL (BELL, YOLANDA) (Entered: 12/21/2015)
2015-12-23MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ordered that the plaintiff's Motion to Withdraw Complaint Without Prejudice 10 is GRANTED. The complaint and this civil action are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 12/23/15. (ms) (Entered: 12/23/2015)
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