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Case TitleWaterWatch of Oregon v. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
DistrictDistrict of Oregon
CityPortland
Case Number3:2020cv01445
Date Filed2020-08-25
Date Closed2021-03-29
JudgeJudge Marco A. Hernandez
PlaintiffWaterWatch of Oregon
Case DescriptionWaterwatch Oregon submitted a FOIA request to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for records concerning the agency's management of stored water in Bowman Reservoir. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, WaterWatch Oregon filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. Bureau of Reclamation
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Complaint
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2020-08-251Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $400 collected. Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-7151014 Filer is subject to the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1. Jury Trial Requested: No. Filed by WaterWatch of Oregon against U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons). (Rule, Lauren) (Entered: 08/25/2020)
2020-08-272Notice of Case Assignment to Judge Marco A. Hernandez and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5 . Discovery is to be completed by 12/28/2020. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 1/25/2021. Pretrial Order is due by 1/25/2021. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (rs) (Entered: 08/27/2020)
2020-08-273Summons Issued Electronically as to U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (rs) (Entered: 08/27/2020)
2020-10-094Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint, 1 . Filed by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. (Keller, Joshua) (Entered: 10/09/2020)
2020-10-145ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Time to Answer 4 . Answer is due by 10/27/2020. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 10/14/2020)
2020-10-236Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint . Filed by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. (Keller, Joshua) (Entered: 10/23/2020)
2020-10-287ORDER: Granting Defendant's Motion 6 for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to plaintiff's complaint. Defendant's Answer is due by 11/10/2020. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (cw) (Entered: 10/28/2020)
2020-11-058Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint, 1 . Filed by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. (Keller, Joshua) (Entered: 11/05/2020)
2020-11-099ORDER: Granting Defendant's Unopposed Motion 8 for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to plaintiff's complaint. Defendant's Answer is due by 12/10/2020. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 11/09/2020)
2020-12-0810Fourth Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint, 1 . Filed by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. (Keller, Joshua) (Entered: 12/08/2020)
2020-12-1011ORDER: The Court GRANTS Defendant's Fourth Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint. Responsive pleading is due 2/26/2021. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 12/10/2020)
2021-02-2512Fifth Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint, 1 . Filed by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. (Keller, Joshua) (Entered: 02/25/2021)
2021-03-0313ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Time to Answer 12 . Responsive Pleading is due by 3/29/2021. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 03/03/2021)
2021-03-291460-DAY ORDER OF DISMISSAL: The Court having been informed by counsel for the parties that this action has been settled, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to LR 41-1, this action is dismissed with prejudice and without costs and with leave, upon good cause shown within sixty (60) days, to have this order of dismissal set aside and the action reinstated if the settlement is not consummated. Pending motions, if any, are denied as moot. All pretrial deadlines and any trial date are stricken. By Clerk of Court Mary L. Moran. (jp) (Entered: 03/29/2021)
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