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Case TitleExxon Mobil Corporation v. Internal Revenue Service
DistrictNorthern District of Texas
CityDallas
Case Number3:2017cv02318
Date Filed2017-08-31
Date Closed2021-02-26
JudgeJudge David C Godbey
PlaintiffExxon Mobil Corporation
Case DescriptionExxon Mobil submitted several FOIA requests to the IRS for records concerning the agency's administrative audit of the company's taxes from 2006 �" 2011. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Exxon Mobil filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees, Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantInternal Revenue Service
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2017-08-311COMPLAINT against Internal Revenue Service filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-8640406) 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) (Katz, William) (Entered: 08/31/2017)
2017-08-312NOTICE of Related Case (No. 3:16-cv-2921-N) re: 1 Complaint filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation (Katz, William) (Entered: 08/31/2017)
2017-08-313CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Katz, William) (Entered: 08/31/2017)
2017-08-314Request for Clerk to issue Summons upon United States of America by service upon John A. Koskinen, Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Katz, William) (Entered: 08/31/2017)
2017-08-315Request for Clerk to issue Summons upon United States of America by service upon Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Katz, William) (Entered: 08/31/2017)
2017-08-316Request for Clerk to issue Summons upon United States of America by service upon Civil Process Clerk, United States Attorney filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Katz, William) (Entered: 08/31/2017)
2017-08-317New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Ramirez). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (ykp) (Entered: 08/31/2017)
2017-08-318Summons issued as to Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (ykp) (Entered: 08/31/2017)
2017-09-019RESPONSE filed by Internal Revenue Service re: 2 Notice (Other) (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 09/01/2017)
2017-09-0510TRANSFER ORDER: This civil action is hereby TRANSFERRED to the docket of United States District Judge David Godbey. Going forward, this case will be designated by the letter suffix "N," rather than the letter suffix "M." (ash) (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 9/5/2017) (ash) (Entered: 09/05/2017)
2017-09-1511NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Katherine Reinhart on behalf of Internal Revenue Service. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Reinhart, Katherine) (Entered: 09/15/2017)
2017-09-2512SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Internal Revenue Service ; served on 9/12/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Service by certified mail c/o John A. Koskinen, Commissioner) (Nylin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/25/2017)
2017-09-2513SUMMONS Returned Executed. (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Service by certified mail upon Jeff Sessions, Attorney General for the United States) (Nylin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/25/2017)
2017-09-2514SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Internal Revenue Service ; served on 9/7/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Service by certified mail upon Civil Process Clerk, United States Attorney) (Nylin, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/25/2017)
2017-10-0415ORDER REQUIRING STATUS AND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: The parties are directed to confer within 14 days of the date of this Order regarding the following matters, and report to the Court within 14 days after the conference the parties' position. (Ordered by Judge David C Godbey on 10/4/2017) (ams) (Entered: 10/05/2017)
2017-10-0616Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Internal Revenue Service (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order extending answer deadline through October 24, 2017.) (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 10/06/2017)
2017-10-1017ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Internal Revenue Service answer due 10/24/2017. (Ordered by Judge David C Godbey on 10/10/2017) (chmb) (Entered: 10/10/2017)
2017-10-2318Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Internal Revenue Service (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 10/23/2017)
2017-10-2719AMENDED COMPLAINT against Internal Revenue Service filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. 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. (Katz, William) (Entered: 10/27/2017)
2017-11-0120Joint STATUS REPORT and Rule 26(f) Report filed by Internal Revenue Service. (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 11/01/2017)
2017-11-0321ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer Internal Revenue Service answer or response is due 11/9/2017. (Ordered by Judge David C Godbey on 11/3/2017) (chmb) (Entered: 11/03/2017)
2017-11-0722ORDER: The parties are ordered to file a joint status report on the status of this case by 1/8/2018. (Ordered by Judge David C Godbey on 11/7/2017) (aaa) (Entered: 11/07/2017)
2017-11-0923ANSWER to 19 Amended Complaint,, filed by Internal Revenue Service. 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. (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 11/09/2017)
2017-11-0924CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Internal Revenue Service. (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 11/09/2017)
2018-01-0825Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Internal Revenue Service. (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 01/08/2018)
2018-03-0826Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Internal Revenue Service. (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 03/08/2018)
2018-05-0827Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report filed by Internal Revenue Service and Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hagerman, Richard) Modified text/filers on 5/8/2018 (dsr). (Entered: 05/08/2018)
2018-05-1128ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report. Status Report due by 5/11/2018. (Ordered by Judge David C Godbey on 5/11/2018) (chmb) (Entered: 05/11/2018)
2018-05-1129Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Meyercord, Leonora) (Entered: 05/11/2018)
2018-06-0630MOTION to Set Production Schedule filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit(s) 1, # 3 Exhibit(s) 2, # 4 Exhibit(s) 3, # 5 Exhibit(s) 4, # 6 Exhibit(s) 5, # 7 Exhibit(s) 6, # 8 Exhibit(s) 7, # 9 Exhibit(s) 8, # 10 Exhibit(s) 9) (Nylin, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/06/2018)
2018-06-1331MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 30 MOTION to Set Production Schedule filed by Internal Revenue Service (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 06/13/2018)
2018-06-1432Notice of Correction of Signature Omission, correcting signature omission in 31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by Internal Revenue Service. (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 06/14/2018)
2018-06-1533ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 31 Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply. The IRS's response to Plaintiff's Motion to Set Production Schedule is due by July 6, 2018. (Ordered by Judge David C Godbey on 6/15/2018) (chmb) (Entered: 06/15/2018)
2018-07-0634RESPONSE filed by Internal Revenue Service re: 30 MOTION to Set Production Schedule (Attachments: # 1 Appendix containing Declaration of Donald Squires; Declaration of Denise Higley, and June 4, 2018 Article) (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 07/06/2018)
2018-07-0935Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Internal Revenue Service, Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Hagerman, Richard) Modified filer on 7/10/2018 (awc). (Entered: 07/09/2018)
2018-07-2036REPLY filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation re: 30 MOTION to Set Production Schedule (Nylin, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/20/2018)
2018-09-0737Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Meyercord, Leonora) (Entered: 09/07/2018)
2018-11-1338***DISREGARD, WRONG PDF/ATTORNEY RE-FILED AS DOCUMENT NO. 39 *** Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Internal Revenue Service. (Hagerman, Richard) Modified on 11/14/2018 (zkc). (Entered: 11/13/2018)
2018-11-1339Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Internal Revenue Service. (Hagerman, Richard) Modified docket text on 11/14/2018 (zkc). (Entered: 11/13/2018)
2019-01-0940MOTION to Stay filed by Internal Revenue Service (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order staying case and setting deadline for next Joint Status Report) (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 01/09/2019)
2019-01-1041RESPONSE filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation re: 40 MOTION to Stay (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Nylin, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/10/2019)
2019-01-1542STATUS REPORT filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Nylin, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/15/2019)
2019-01-3043NOTICE of Restoration of Appropriations filed by Internal Revenue Service (Ho, Stephen) (Entered: 01/30/2019)
2019-02-0844ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot 40 Motion to Stay per 43 . (Ordered by Judge David C Godbey on 2/8/2019) (chmb) (Entered: 02/08/2019)
2019-03-1845Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation (Meyercord, Leonora) (Entered: 03/18/2019)
2019-03-1946ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 45 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The Joint Status Report is to be filed by 3/25/2019. (Ordered by Judge David C Godbey on 3/19/2019) (chmb) Docket text modified on 3/19/2019 (twd). (Entered: 03/19/2019)
2019-03-2547Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Katz, William) (Entered: 03/25/2019)
2019-03-2648ORDER re: 30 Motion to Set a Production Schedule. By Order dated 3/22/2019, the Court adopted a new schedule in related case 3:16-CV-02921-N: Exxon Mobil Corporation v. United States of America . The Court believes the new schedule moots Exxon's motion. (Ordered by Judge David C Godbey on 3/26/2019) (axm) (Entered: 03/26/2019)
2019-04-2349Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Internal Revenue Service. (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 04/23/2019)
2019-05-3050Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Internal Revenue Service. (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 05/30/2019)
2019-07-3051Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Internal Revenue Service. (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 07/30/2019)
2019-09-2752Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Internal Revenue Service. (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 09/27/2019)
2019-12-0253Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Nylin, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/02/2019)
2020-01-3154Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Nylin, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/31/2020)
2020-03-2755Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Nylin McCaig, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/27/2020)
2020-08-3156Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Meyercord, Leonora) (Entered: 08/31/2020)
2020-10-0557MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Internal Revenue Service (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Reinhart, Katherine) (Entered: 10/05/2020)
2020-10-0958ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 57 Motion to Withdraw: Katherine M. Reinhart is withdrawn as counsel for the Internal Revenue Service. (Ordered by Judge David C Godbey on 10/9/2020) (ctf) (Entered: 10/10/2020)
2021-02-2659Joint STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL with Prejudice by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Meyercord, Leonora) (Entered: 02/26/2021)
2021-02-26Civil Case Terminated per 59 Stipulation of Dismissal. (axm) (Entered: 02/26/2021)
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