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Case TitlePorschatis v. McDonald et al
DistrictDistrict of Utah
CityCentral
Case Number2:2020cv00913
Date Filed2020-12-29
Date Closed2021-02-16
JudgeJudge Dale A. Kimball
PlaintiffSteven Porschatis
Case DescriptionSteven Porschatis submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Veterans Affairs for records concerning for a Compensation and Pension Exam pertaining to his veterans' benefits. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Porschatis filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantRobert McDonald Secretary of the Dept. of Veteran Affairs
DefendantLeigh A. Bradley General Counsel of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
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Complaint attachment 2
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2020-12-291COMPLAINT against Leigh A. Bradley, Robert McDonald (Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 4681092835). Filed by Steven Porschatis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - FOIA Request, # 2 Exhibit B - FOIA Appeal, # 3 Exhibit C - Certified Mail Receipts, # 4 Exhibit D - Fax Transmission Report, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet) Assigned to Judge Dale A. Kimball. (dw) (Entered: 12/29/2020)
2020-12-292**RESTRICTED DOCUMENT** Summons Issued as to Leigh A. Bradley. (dw) (Entered: 12/29/2020)
2020-12-293**RESTRICTED DOCUMENT** Summons Issued as to Robert McDonald. (dw) (Entered: 12/29/2020)
2021-01-044ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero under 28:636 (b)(1)(B), Magistrate to handle case up to and including R&R on all dispositive matters. No attached document. Signed by Judge Dale A. Kimball on 1/4/2021. (eat) (Entered: 01/04/2021)
2021-02-165MOTION to Dismiss filed by Plaintiff Steven Porschatis. Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero. (eat) (Entered: 02/16/2021)
2021-02-16Civil Case Terminated pursuant to Plaintiff's Motion for Voluntary Dismissal of Case. Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero no longer assigned to case. This action is closed. (eat) (Entered: 02/16/2021)
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