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Case TitleMuhlbeier et al v. Federal Emergency Management Agency
DistrictNorthern District of Texas
CityFort Worth
Case Number4:2016cv00004
Date Filed2016-01-05
Date Closed2016-03-28
JudgeJudge John McBryde
PlaintiffJack Muhlbeier
PlaintiffKelli Savering
PlaintiffJosh Savering
Case DescriptionJack Muhlbeier, Kelli Savering and Josh Savering submitted a FOIA request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for records of communications between FEMA and the City of Mansfield, Texas pertaining to a Floodplain Development Permit requesting a permit to build a pedestrian bridge at the Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The agency later indicated that it had finished processing some of the responsive records, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Muhlbeier and the Saverings filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Jurisdiction - Failure to Respond, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantFederal Emergency Management Agency
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2016-01-051COMPLAINT against Federal Emergency Management Agency filed by Kelli Savering, Jack Muhlbeier, Josh Savering. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-7289799) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet) (Fulgham, Sharon) Originals received on 1/6/2016 (trs). (Entered: 01/05/2016)
2016-01-062New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to Judge McBryde. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (trs) (Entered: 01/06/2016)
2016-01-063Standing ORDER Concerning Paper Filing in Cases Assigned to District Judge John McBryde...see order for specifics. (Ordered by Judge John McBryde on 1/6/2016) (trs) (Entered: 01/06/2016)
2016-01-064CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Jack Muhlbeier, Josh Savering, Kelli Savering. (trs) (Entered: 01/06/2016)
2016-01-265Summons Issued as to Federal Emergency Management Agency. (trs) (Entered: 01/26/2016)
2016-02-036SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Federal Emergency Management Agency; served on 1/27/2016. (trs) (Entered: 02/03/2016)
2016-02-247CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS by Federal Emergency Management Agency. (trs) (Entered: 02/24/2016)
2016-02-248Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time filed by Federal Emergency Management Agency (trs) (Entered: 02/24/2016)
2016-02-249ORDER granting 8 Motion to Extend Time: Having considered Defendant Federal Emergency Management Agency's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time, the Court hereby ORDERS that Defendant Federal Emergency Management Agency's Unopposed Motion for Extensiqn9fTime is hereby GRANTED. The Court further ORDERS that Defendant Federal Emergency Management Agency's responsive pleading deadline is extended thirty (30) days, to March 28, 2016. (Ordered by Judge John McBryde on 2/24/2016) (trs) (Entered: 02/24/2016)
2016-03-2810JOINT STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL by Federal Emergency Management Agency, Jack Muhlbeier, Josh Savering, and Kelli Savering. (hth) (Entered: 03/28/2016)
2016-03-2811ORDER: Having considered the parties' Joint Stipulation of Dismissal, the Court hereby ORDERS that Plaintiffs Jack Muhlbeier, Kelli Savering, and Josh Savering claims against Defendant are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The Court further ORDERS that each side shall bear its own expenses and attorneys' fees. This is a FINAL JUDGMENT. (Ordered by Judge John McBryde on 3/28/2016) (tln) (Entered: 03/28/2016)
2016-03-2812FINAL JUDGMENT: Consistent with the joint stipulation of dismissal filed in the above-captioned action by plaintiffs, Jack Muhlbeier, Kelli Savering, and Josh Savering, and defendant, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the order signed on the date of the signing of this final judgment, the court ORDERS, ADJUDGES, and DECREES that all claims and causes of action asserted by plaintiffs against defendant, be, and are hereby, dismissed with prejudice. The court further ORDERS, ADJUDGES, and DECREES that each party bear the costs and fees incurred by such party. (Ordered by Judge John McBryde on 3/28/2016) (tln) (Entered: 03/28/2016)
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