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Case TitleCenter for Biological Diversity et al v. Bureau of Land Management
DistrictDistrict of Idaho
CityDatabaseVersion 6.1 Boise - Southern
Case Number1:2015cv00539
Date Filed2015-11-17
Date Closed2017-08-01
JudgeJudge B. Lynn Winmill
PlaintiffCenter for Biological Diversity
PlaintiffWestern Watersheds Project
Case DescriptionThe Center for Biological Diversity and the Western Watersheds Project submitted a FOIA request to the Bureau of Land Management for records concerning the Predator Derby, an event designed to shoot wolves, coyotes and other predators that had taken place on BLM land in eastern Idaho. After waiting 51 business days for an agency response, the Center filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. Bureau of Land Management
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Complaint attachment 2
Complaint attachment 3
Opinion/Order [19]
Opinion/Order [23]
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Date FiledDoc #Docket Text

2015-11-171COMPLAINT against Bureau of Land Management ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0976-1372559.), filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Bureau of Land Management, # 2 Summons U.S. Attorney, # 3 Summons U.S. Attorney General)(Santarsiere, Andrea)
2015-11-172Civil Cover Sheet re 1 Complaint, filed by Western Watersheds Project, Center for Biological Diversity. (Santarsiere, Andrea)
2015-11-173Corporate Disclosure Statement by Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project. (Santarsiere, Andrea)
2015-11-174MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE APPEARANCE by Margaret Townsend. ( Filing fee $ 225 receipt number 0976-1372571.)Andrea Lynn Santarsiere appearing for Plaintiffs Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project. Responses due by 12/11/2015 (Santarsiere, Andrea)
2015-11-175NOTICE by Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project re 1 Complaint, Related Case (Santarsiere, Andrea)
2015-11-176DOCKET ENTRY ORDER approving 4 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of attorney Margaret Townsend for Center for Biological Diversity and Western Watersheds Project. Per General Order 206, out-of-state counsel shall immediately register for ECF. (Notice sent to CM/ECF Registration Clerk) (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)
2015-11-177NOTICE by Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project re 1 Complaint, (Attachments: # 1 Summons Corrected BLM Summons, # 2 Summons Corrected US Attorney ID Summons, # 3 Summons Corrected US Attorney General Summons)(Santarsiere, Andrea)
2015-11-178Summons Issued as to U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Print attached Summons for service.) (Attachments: # 1 U.S. Attorney Summons, # 2 U.S. Attorney General Summons) (km)
2015-11-249AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint and Summons served on Defendants on 11/17/2015, filed by Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipt)(Townsend, Margaret)
2015-12-1510MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:15-cv-539-BLW and 4:14-cv-00488-REB Margaret Townsend appearing for Plaintiffs Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project. Responses due by 1/8/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Service Information Sheet)(Townsend, Margaret)
2015-12-2311ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by U.S. Bureau of Land Management.(England, Christine)
2015-12-2412NOTICE of Availability of Magistrate Judge and Requirement for Consent sent to counsel for Center for Biological Diversity, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and Western Watersheds Project re 11 Answer to Complaint. Consent/Objection to Magistrate due by 2/25/2016. (km)
2015-12-3013NOTICE OF HEARING: A Telephonic Scheduling Conference is set for 2/4/2016 at 3:00 PM before Judge B. Lynn Winmill. (Attachments: # 1 Litigation Plan Letter, # 2 Litigation Plan)(jlb)
2016-01-0814RESPONSE to Motion re 10 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:15-cv-539-BLW and 4:14-cv-00488-REB filed by U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Replies due by 1/25/2016.(England, Christine)
2016-01-0815Docket entry only - CONSENT to Magistrate Judge filed. (st) (Entered: 01/11/2016)
2016-01-2216REPLY to Response to Motion re 10 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:15-cv-539-BLW and 4:14-cv-00488-REB filed by Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Service Information Sheet)(Townsend, Margaret)
2016-01-2717SCHEDULING CONFERENCE FORM - LITIGATION PLAN by Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Joint Litigation Plan)(Townsend, Margaret)
2016-02-0318DOCKET ENTRY NOTICE OF VACATED HEARING: The Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 2/4/2016 at 3:00 pm is vacated. A Case Management Order is forthcoming. (jlb)
2016-02-0419CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. BLM will provide the Plaintiffs' with a final determination on their FOIA Request on or before 1/31/2016. Plaintiffs will have until 2/26/2016, to identify any concerns with BLM's FOIA response and confer with BLM. Should issues remain unresolved following the Parties conferral, Plaintiffs shall file a motion for summary judgment and supporting memorandum by 3/28/2016. Signed by Judge B. Lynn Winmill. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st) (Entered: 02/05/2016)
2016-02-26The 60 day deadline has expired. Case will remain with a District Judge. No more notice of availability or assignment will be sent out. Consent deadline(s) termed. (st)
2016-03-2420Joint MOTION to Stay Andrea Lynn Santarsiere appearing for Plaintiffs Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project. Responses due by 4/18/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Santarsiere, Andrea)
2016-03-25CORRECTIVE ENTRY - The entry document number 20 Joint MOTION to Stay filed by Western Watersheds Project, Center for Biological Diversity in regards to the proposed order, was filed incorrectly in this case. Pursuant to the ECF Procedures, section 12B, all proposed orders are to be submitted by email to the appropriate Judges proposed order email box. The filing party shall re-submit their proposed order. (cjs)
2016-03-2821ORDER. NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the joint motion to stay 20 is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the schedule provided in the Case Management Order (docket no. 19) is STAYED pending the Parties resolution of the outstanding issues with BLMs record production. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that if the Parties are unable to resolve the outstanding issues, the Plaintiffs will file their Motion for Summary Judgment 21 days after the Parties reach an impasse. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the parties shall notify Law Clerk Dave Metcalf (dave_metcalf@id.uscourts.gov) by email of the status of their negotiations on or before 4/15/2016. Signed by Judge B. Lynn Winmill. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)
2016-05-0222ORDER. NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that the motion to consolidate 10 is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that this case be transferred to Magistrate Judge Bush as all parties are deemed to consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge to resolve the case for all purposes. This case has been reassigned to Judge Ronald E. Bush. Please use case number 1:15-cv-539-REB on all future filings. Signed by Judge B. Lynn Winmill. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)
2016-06-1023MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION. NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that the Order (docket no. 22) be amended as follows: The transfer of this case to Magistrate Judge Bush is WITHDRAWN due to a lack of complete consent by the parties, and this case is hereby TRANSFERRED TO THIS COURT. The Clerk take the necessary steps to change the case number designation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that motion to consolidate 10 is DENIED. Signed by Judge B. Lynn Winmill. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st) (Entered: 06/13/2016)
2016-06-13DOCKET ENTRY NOTICE of Case Number Change. Case reassigned to Judge B. Lynn Winmill for all further proceedings. Judge Ronald E. Bush no longer assigned to case. Please use case number 1:15-cv-00539-BLW on all future pleadings. (st)
2017-06-0224NOTICE OF APPEAL as to (108 in 4:14-cv-00488-REB, 108 in 4:14-cv-00488-REB, 108 in 4:14-cv-00488-REB) Order, Memorandum Decision, Terminate Motions,,,,,, (109 in 4:14-cv-00488-REB) Judgment, by Cascadia Wildlands, Center for Biological Diversity, Kootenai Environmental Alliance, Project Coyote, Western Watersheds Project, WildEarth Guardians. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0976-1593672. (Notice sent to Court Reporter & 9th Cir) (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs' Representation Statement)Associated Cases:4:14-cv-00488-REB, 1:15-cv-00539-BLW(Santarsiere, Andrea)
2017-07-3125STIPULATION of Dismissal by Center for Biological Diversity, Western Watersheds Project. (Townsend, Margaret)
2017-08-0126ORDER. NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Stipulation 25 is APPROVED. The above-referenced case is hereby DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk is directed to send copies of this Order to all counsel of record. The Clerk shall close this case. Signed by Judge B. Lynn Winmill. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st) (Entered: 08/02/2017)
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