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Case TitleCENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY v. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2019cv02002
Date Filed2019-07-03
Date Closed2021-07-14
JudgeJudge Amy Berman Jackson
PlaintiffCENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY
Case DescriptionThe Center for Food Safety submitted a FOIA request to the EPA for records concerning communications between acting administrator Andrew Wheeler or other officials and Monsanto regarding XtendiMax. CFS also requested a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and granted CFS's request for a fee waiver and asked CFS to clarify its request. CFS did so. The agency indicated that its search had yielded 2,849 pages of potentially responsive records. After hearing nothing further from the agency, CFS filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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2019-07-031COMPLAINT against ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-6235115) filed by CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons for Attorney General, # 3 Summons for U.S. Attorney, # 4 Summons for Defendant)(Kimbrell, George) (Entered: 07/03/2019)
2019-07-032LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY (Kimbrell, George) (Entered: 07/03/2019)
2019-07-033MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Victoria Yundt, :Firm- Center for Food Safety, :Address- 303 Sacramento Street, 2nd Fl, San Francisco, CA 94111. Phone No. - 415-826-2770. Fax No. - 415-826-0507 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-6235118. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for Yundt, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Kimbrell, George) (Entered: 07/03/2019)
2019-07-05Case Assigned to Judge Amy Berman Jackson. (zrdj) (Entered: 07/05/2019)
2019-07-054SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zrdj) (Entered: 07/05/2019)
2019-07-12MINUTE ORDER denying without prejudice 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for failure to comply with the specific requirements of Local Civil Rule 83.2(d), in particular subpart (4) which requires a certification that the attorney either has or has not been disciplined by any bar and the circumstances of any discipline. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 7/12/19. (DMK) (Entered: 07/12/2019)
2019-07-125MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Victoria Yundt, :Firm- Center for Food Safety, :Address- 303 Sacramento St., 2nd Flr., San Francisco, CA 94111. Phone No. - 415-826-2770. Fax No. - 415-826-0507 Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Victoria Yundt, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Kimbrell, George) (Entered: 07/12/2019)
2019-07-15MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave of Victoria Yundt to Appear Pro Hac Vice only upon condition that the lawyer admitted, or at least one member of the lawyer's firm, undergo CM/ECF training, obtain a CM/ECF username and password, and agree to file papers electronically. No court papers will be mailed to any lawyer. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 7/15/19. (DMK) (Entered: 07/15/2019)
2019-07-226RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 7/16/2019. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/15/2019.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY served on 7/15/2019, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 07/16/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit of Receipts Verifying Service)(Yundt, Victoria) (Entered: 07/22/2019)
2019-08-147NOTICE of Appearance by Darrell C. Valdez on behalf of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Valdez, Darrell) (Entered: 08/14/2019)
2019-08-148ANSWER to Complaint by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.(Valdez, Darrell) (Entered: 08/14/2019)
2019-08-20MINUTE ORDER. Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. The requirements of Local Civil Rule 16.3 and Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure appear to be inapplicable. Defendant shall file a dispositive motion or, in the alternative, a report setting forth the schedule for the completion of its production of documents to plaintiff, on or before September 17, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 08/20/2019. (lcabj3) (Entered: 08/20/2019)
2019-09-179STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Valdez, Darrell) (Entered: 09/17/2019)
2019-09-24MINUTE ORDER. The parties must submit a joint status report by January 16, 2020. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 09/24/2019. (lcabj3) (Entered: 09/24/2019)
2020-01-1610Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Valdez, Darrell) (Entered: 01/16/2020)
2020-01-16MINUTE ORDER. In light of the parties' 10 joint status report, the parties must submit another status report by April 16, 2020. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 1/16/2020. (lcabj3) (Entered: 01/16/2020)
2020-04-1611Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Valdez, Darrell) (Entered: 04/16/2020)
2020-04-17MINUTE ORDER. In light of the parties' 11 joint status report, the parties must submit another status report by July 17, 2020. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 4/17/2020. (lcabj3) (Entered: 04/17/2020)
2020-07-1712Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Valdez, Darrell) (Entered: 07/17/2020)
2020-07-21MINUTE ORDER. In light of the parties' 12 joint status report, the parties must submit another joint status report by October 15, 2020. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 7/21/2020. (lcabj3) (Entered: 07/21/2020)
2020-10-1513Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Valdez, Darrell) (Entered: 10/15/2020)
2020-10-16MINUTE ORDER. In light of the parties' 13 joint status report, the parties must submit another joint status report by December 14, 2020. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 10/16/2020. (lcabj2) (Entered: 10/16/2020)
2020-12-1414Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY. (Yundt, Victoria) (Entered: 12/14/2020)
2020-12-15MINUTE ORDER. In light of the parties' 14 joint status report, the parties must submit another joint status report by February 22, 2021. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 12/15/20. (lcabj2) (Entered: 12/15/2020)
2021-02-1915Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY. (Yundt, Victoria) (Entered: 02/19/2021)
2021-02-22MINUTE ORDER. In light of the parties' 15 joint status report, the parties must submit another joint status report by April 16, 2021. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/22/21. (lcabj2) (Entered: 02/22/2021)
2021-04-1616Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Valdez, Darrell) (Entered: 04/16/2021)
2021-04-19MINUTE ORDER. In light of the parties' 16 joint status report, the parties must submit another joint status report by June 16, 2021. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 4/19/21. (lcabj2) (Entered: 04/19/2021)
2021-06-1617ENTERED IN ERROR.....Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Valdez, Darrell) Modified on 6/17/2021 (zjf). (Entered: 06/16/2021)
2021-06-17NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: Document No. re 17 Status Report was entered in error and counsel was instructed to refile said pleading in the correct case. (zjf) (Entered: 06/17/2021)
2021-06-1718Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Valdez, Darrell) (Entered: 06/17/2021)
2021-06-17MINUTE ORDER. In light of the parties' 18 joint status report, the parties must submit another joint status report by July 16, 2021. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 6/17/21. (lcabj2) (Entered: 06/17/2021)
2021-06-17Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/16/2021. (ztg) (Entered: 06/17/2021)
2021-07-1319NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY. Attorney Victoria Yundt terminated. (Yundt, Victoria) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
2021-07-1420STIPULATION of Dismissal by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Valdez, Darrell) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
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