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Case TitleCRUMPACKER v. CIRAOLO-KLEPPER et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2016cv01053
Date Filed2016-06-06
Date Closed2016-12-31
JudgeJudge Christopher R. Cooper
PlaintiffMARK CRUMPACKER
Case DescriptionMark Crumpacker filed suit against the IRS alleging that the collection of taxes was unconstitutional and that the agency was intentionally falsifying information. While Crumpacker cites the Constitution as a basis for his suit, he does not cite to FOIA. This is not a FOIA suit.
Complaint issues: FOIA not mentioned

DefendantCAROLINE CIRAOLO-KLEPPER
DefendantMICHAEL MARTINEAU
DefendantMARK J. LANGER
DefendantCOMMISSIONER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
DefendantUNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL
Defendant2 UNKNOWN-NAMED IRS/DOJ ATTORNEYS
Counter Claimant
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL
DefendantCounter Claimant
MICHAEL MARTINEAU
DefendantCounter Claimant
CAROLINE CIRAOLO-KLEPPER
DefendantCounter Claimant
COMMISSIONER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
DefendantMICHAEL BEALS ELLIS
DefendantROBERT A. MCNEIL
DefendantMARK CRUMPACKER
AppealD.C. Circuit 16-5338
AppealD.C. Circuit 17-5054
AppealD.C. Circuit 17-5191
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Complaint attachment 2
Complaint attachment 3
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2016-06-061COMPLAINT against 2 UNKNOWN-NAMED IRS/DOJ ATTORNEYS, CAROLINE CIRAOLO-KLEPPER, COMMISSIONER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MARK J. LANGER, MICHAEL MARTINEAU, UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 4616078245) filed by MARK CRUMPACKER. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit)(td) (Entered: 06/07/2016)
2016-06-06SUMMONS (6) Issued as to CAROLINE CIRAOLO-KLEPPER, COMMISSIONER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MARK J. LANGER, MICHAEL MARTINEAU, UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL, U.S. Attorney (td) (Entered: 06/07/2016)
2016-06-132ORDER: Advising pro se Plaintiff of his obligations to follow the FRCP, Local Rules and orders of the court, including rules regarding service of process. Failure to adhere to rules and orders can result in dismissal of this action. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this order to: MARK CRUMPACKER 14933 Daffodil Avenue, Canyon Country, CA 91387. (See order for further details). Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 6/13/16. (DJS) (Entered: 06/13/2016)
2016-07-203RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/16/2016. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/16/2016.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 6/16/16., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CAROLINE CIRAOLO-KLEPPER served on 6/16/2016; COMMISSIONER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE served on 6/15/2016; MARK J. LANGER served on 6/15/2016; MICHAEL MARTINEAU served on 6/15/2016; UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL served on 6/16/2016 (td) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
2016-08-154ANSWER to 1 Complaint, , COUNTERCLAIM For Injunctive Relief against MARK CRUMPACKER, MICHAEL BEALS ELLIS, ROBERT A. MCNEIL by UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL, MICHAEL MARTINEAU, CAROLINE CIRAOLO-KLEPPER, COMMISSIONER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Summons to Michael B. Ellis, # 2 Summons to Robert A. McNeil)(McMonagle, Ryan) (Entered: 08/15/2016)
2016-08-165SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to MICHAEL BEALS ELLIS, ROBERT A. MCNEIL. (td) (Entered: 08/16/2016)
2016-08-166CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by CAROLINE CIRAOLO-KLEPPER, COMMISSIONER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MICHAEL MARTINEAU, UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL re 4 Answer to Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM,, as to Mark Crumpacker . (McMonagle, Ryan) (Entered: 08/16/2016)
2016-09-08MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court are a complaint and an answer in this case where the Plaintiff challenges the actions of the Defendant federal Agencies. The requirements of LCvR 16.3 and Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil procedure appear to be inapplicable. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that not later than September 30, 2016 the parties shall meet, confer and JOINTLY propose a schedule for proceeding in this matter, including a schedule for Plaintiff to respond to Defendant's counter-claims. A JOINTLY proposed order shall accompany the proposed schedule. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this order to: MARK CRUMPACKER 14933 Daffodil Avenue, Canyon Country, CA 91387. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 9/8/16. (DJS) Modified on 9/8/2016 (zsm). (Entered: 09/08/2016)
2016-09-08Set/Reset Deadlines: Proposed Briefing Schedule due by 9/30/2016 (zsm) (Entered: 09/08/2016)
2016-09-127RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. MICHAEL BEALS ELLIS served on 8/23/2016, answer due 9/13/2016 (McMonagle, Ryan) (Entered: 09/12/2016)
2016-09-288NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by 2 UNKNOWN-NAMED IRS/DOJ ATTORNEYS, CAROLINE CIRAOLO-KLEPPER, COMMISSIONER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Case related to Case No. 1:16-cv-0420; 1:16-cv-1384; 1:16-cv-1458; 1:16-cv-1768. (McMonagle, Ryan) (Entered: 09/28/2016)
2016-09-309PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE re Order,,, by COMMISSIONER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McMonagle, Ryan) (Entered: 09/30/2016)
2016-09-3010MOTION for Summary Judgment by MICHAEL BEALS ELLIS (td) Modified date filed on 10/4/2016 (td). (Entered: 10/04/2016)
2016-09-3011STATUS REPORT by MICHAEL BEALS ELLIS. (td) Modified on 10/4/2016 (td). (Entered: 10/04/2016)
2016-09-3012MOTION to Schedule Summary Judgment Responses by MICHAEL BEALS ELLIS (See docket entry no. 11 .) (td) Modified on 10/4/2016 (td). (Entered: 10/04/2016)
2016-10-0313Case directly reassigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper as related. Judge Tanya S. Chutkan no longer assigned to the case. (ztnr) (Entered: 10/05/2016)
2016-10-0714MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim (Complaint and Cross-Counterclaim) by COMMISSIONER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(McMonagle, Ryan) (Entered: 10/07/2016)
2016-10-1415Revised MOTION for Summary Judgment by MARK CRUMPACKER, MICHAEL BEALS ELLIS, ROBERT A. MCNEIL (td) (Entered: 10/17/2016)
2016-10-1716RESPONSE re 8 Notice of Related Case filed by MARK CRUMPACKER. (jf) (Entered: 10/19/2016)
2016-10-1717MOTION for Recusal of Judge Christopher R. Cooper by MARK CRUMPACKER (jf) (Entered: 10/19/2016)
2016-10-2118ORDER consolidating and managing related cases. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/21/2016. (lccrc3) (Entered: 10/21/2016)
2016-10-21MINUTE ORDER denying 17 Objection to Consolidation and Motion for Recusal: For the reasons stated in 18 Consolidation and Case Management Order, it is hereby ORDERED that this Objection to Consolidation and Motion for Recusal is DENIED. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/21/2016. (lccrc3) (Entered: 10/21/2016)
2016-10-2519NOTICE by ROBERT A. MCNEIL (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(td) (Entered: 10/26/2016)
2016-10-2520RESPONSE re 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim (Complaint and Cross-Counterclaim) filed by ROBERT A. MCNEIL. (td) (Entered: 10/26/2016)
2016-11-0421NOTICE OF APPEAL as to Order on Motion for Recusal, (12 in 1:16-cv-01458-CRC) Order, Order on Motion for Recusal, (9 in 1:16-cv-01384-CRC) Order, (12 in 1:16-cv-01768-CRC) Order, (18 in 1:16-cv-01053-CRC) Order, Order on Motion for Recusal, by WILLIAM B. MCGARVIN, MARK CRUMPACKER, MICHAEL BEALS ELLIS, ROBERT A. MCNEIL, JAMES W. MORRIS, ADELE PODGORNY. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 4616081511. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Part 2)(td) (Entered: 11/09/2016)
2016-11-0422MOTION to Stay Filing Order, Pending Mandamus Outcome by WILLIAM B. MCGARVIN, MARK CRUMPACKER, MICHAEL BEALS ELLIS, ROBERT A. MCNEIL, MARK CRUMPACKER, MICHAEL ELLIS, WILLIAM B. MCGARVIN, ROBERT A. MCNEIL, ADELE PODGORNY, ADELE PODGORNY (SEE APPEAL FILED 11/4/16 TO VIEW DOCUMENT) (td) (Entered: 11/09/2016)
2016-11-0923Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid this date 11/8/16 re 21 Notice of Appeal,,. (td) (Entered: 11/09/2016)
2016-11-17USCA Case Number 16-5338 for 21 Notice of Appeal, filed by WILLIAM B. MCGARVIN, MICHAEL BEALS ELLIS, MARK CRUMPACKER, ROBERT A. MCNEIL, ADELE PODGORNY, JAMES W. MORRIS. (zrdj) (Entered: 11/17/2016)
2016-12-0524ORDER denying 22 Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/5/2016. (lccrc3) (Entered: 12/05/2016)
2016-12-06Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Dispositive Motion 4 filed in 16-CV-420 due by 12/16/2016. (zlsj) (Entered: 12/06/2016)
2016-12-06ENTERED IN ERROR.....Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Dispositive Motion 4 filed in 16-CV-420 due by 12/16/2016. (zlsj) Modified on 12/6/2016 (zlsj). (Entered: 12/06/2016)
2016-12-3125ORDER granting 14 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/31/2016. (lccrc3) (Entered: 12/31/2016)
2016-12-31MINUTE ORDER finding as moot 10 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/31/2016. (lccrc3) (Entered: 12/31/2016)
2016-12-31MINUTE ORDER finding as moot 12 Motion for Order. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/31/2016. (lccrc3) (Entered: 12/31/2016)
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