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Case TitleKENDRICK v. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv01624
Date Filed2021-06-14
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Trevor N. McFadden
PlaintiffJAMES DEAN KENDRICK
DefendantDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION Head quarters
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2021-06-14Initiating Pleading & IFP Application Received on 6/14/2021. A copy of the docket sheet has been mailed to the address of record for the pro se party. (adh, ) (Entered: 06/15/2021)
2021-06-141COMPLAINT against DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION filed by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(adh, ) (Entered: 06/15/2021)
2021-06-142MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. (adh, ) (Entered: 06/15/2021)
2021-06-143PRISONER TRUST FUND ACCOUNT STATEMENT for period of six months by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK (adh, ) (Entered: 06/15/2021)
2021-06-294ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on 6/29/2021. (adh, ) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
2021-06-295Case Assigned to Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (adh, ) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
2021-06-306STANDING ORDER Establishing Procedures for Cases Before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. The parties are hereby ORDERED to read and comply with the directives in the attached standing order. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 6/30/2021. (lctnm2) (Entered: 06/30/2021)
2021-06-307SUMMONS (3) Issued as to DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General, sent to US Marshal Service. (adh, ) (Entered: 06/30/2021)
2021-07-198RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 7/16/2021. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/15/2021.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 7/6/2021. (eg) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-07-279RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION served on 7/26/2021 (eg) (Entered: 07/29/2021)
2021-08-03Partial Filing Fee Received from James Dean Kendrick in the amount of $47.56, receipt number: 200269. (fb) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
2021-08-1110ANSWER to 1 Complaint by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION.(McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 08/11/2021)
2021-08-11MINUTE ORDER. Defendant has filed an Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint brought under the Freedom of Information Act. This case is exempt from the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) and Local Civil Rule 16.3. The Defendant shall, by August 31, 2021, submit a Report on the status of Plaintiff's request and propose a briefing schedule. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 8/11/2021. (lctnm2) (Entered: 08/11/2021)
2021-08-11Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's report due by 8/31/2021. (hmc) (Entered: 08/11/2021)
2021-08-1111CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK re 1 Complaint. (eg) (Entered: 08/13/2021)
2021-08-1812STATUS REPORT by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 08/18/2021)
2021-08-24MINUTE ORDER. Having considered the Defendant's 12 Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the briefing schedule shall be as follows: Defendant's motion for summary judgment shall be filed on or before October 29, 2021; Plaintiff's combined opposition to Defendant's motion and cross-motion for summary judgment (if he chooses to move for summary judgment) shall be filed on or before November 30, 2021; Defendant's reply and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion, if any, shall be filed on or before December 17, 2021; and if and only if Plaintiff filed a cross-motion for summary judgment he may file a reply in support of his cross-motion on or before January 14, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 8/24/2021. (lctnm2) (Entered: 08/24/2021)
2021-08-25Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's motion for summary judgment due by 10/29/2021. Plaintiff's opposition and cross-motion due by 11/30/2021. Defendant's opposition and reply due by 12/17/2021. Plaintiff's reply due by 1/14/2022. (hmc) (Entered: 08/25/2021)
2021-09-1513MOTION to Compel by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. "Leave to file GRANTED" Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/15/2021. (eg) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
2021-09-17Partial Filing Fee Received from James Dean Kendrick in the amount of $53.40, receipt number: 200577. (fb) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
2021-09-17MINUTE ORDER denying Plaintiff's 13 Motion to Compel as unnecessary. Because this case has reached the summary judgment stage, the Government must provide an index to allow "adequate adversary testing" of its withholdings. Vaughn v. Rosen , 484 F.2d 820, 828 (D.C. Cir. 1973). The Court expects that the Government will meet that obligation. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/17/21. (lctnm2) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
2021-10-1914MOTION for Summary Judgment by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Declaration)(McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 10/19/2021)
2021-10-1915ORDER advising Plaintiff to respond or the Court may deem Defendant's 14 Motion for Summary Judgment conceded. Plaintiff's response is due by November 30, 2021. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 10/19/2021. (lctnm2) (Entered: 10/19/2021)
2021-10-20Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's response due by 11/30/2021. (hmc) (Entered: 10/20/2021)
2021-11-1716MOTION for Extension of Time by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. "Leave to file Granted" Signed by Judge Trevor N. Mcfadden on 11/17/2021. (zeg) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
2021-11-19MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiff's 16 Motion for Extension of Time. The briefing schedule is adjusted as follows: Plaintiff's opposition to Defendant's 14 Motion for Summary Judgment and his cross-motion for summary judgment, if any, shall be due by December 30, 2021; Defendants' reply and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion, if any, shall be due by January 13, 2022; and Plaintiff's reply, if any, shall be due on February 11, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 11/19/21. (lctnm2) Modified on 11/22/2021 to edit year(hmc). (Entered: 11/19/2021)
2021-11-22Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's opposition to Defendant's 14 Motion for Summary Judgment and his cross-motion for summary judgment due by December 30, 2021; Defendants' reply and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion due by January 13, 2022; Plaintiff's reply due by February 11, 2022. (hmc) (Entered: 11/22/2021)
2021-12-0817MOTION for Extension of Time by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. "Leave to file GRANTED" Signed by Judge Trevor N. Mcfadden on 12/8/2021. (eg) (Entered: 12/10/2021)
2021-12-10MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Plaintiff's 17 Motion for Extension of Time, the Court hereby ORDERS the Defendant to mail another copy of its 14 Motion for Summary Judgment to the Plaintiff's address of record. The Court also grants the Plaintiff's 17 Motion. The briefing schedule is adjusted as follows: Plaintiff's opposition to Defendant's 14 Motion for Summary Judgment and his cross-motion for summary judgment, if any, shall be due by January 30, 2022; Defendants' reply and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion, if any, shall be due by February 13, 2022; and Plaintiff's reply, if any, shall be due on March 11, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 12/10/21. (Entered: 12/10/2021)
2021-12-13Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's opposition to Defendant's 14 Motion for Summary Judgment and his cross-motion for summary judgment due by 1/30/2022. Defendant's reply and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion due by 2/13/2022. Plaintiff's reply due by 3/11/2022. (hmc) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
2021-12-14Partial Filing Fee Received from James Kendrick in the amount of $31.55, receipt number 201211. (znm) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
2022-01-21Partial Filing Fee Received from James Kendrick in the amount of $32.05, receipt number 2001386. (znm) (Entered: 01/21/2022)
2022-01-3118MOTION to Strike 14 MOTION for Summary Judgment by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. (zeg) (Entered: 02/03/2022)
2022-01-3119Cross-MOTION for Summary Judgment by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Statement of Facts, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(zeg) (Entered: 02/03/2022)
2022-01-3120Memorandum in opposition to re 14 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. (See Docket Entry 19 to view document) (zeg) (Entered: 02/03/2022)
2022-02-04MINUTE ORDER denying 18 Motion to Strike. The Hertel Declaration includes the declarant's name and digital signature on a signature block. That is sufficient to meet the signature requirement in the Federal Rules. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3)(C). SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 2/4/22. (lctnm2) (Entered: 02/04/2022)
2022-02-0721MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 02/07/2022)
2022-02-07MINUTE ORDER granting 21 Motion for Extension of Time. The briefing schedule is adjusted as follows: Defendant's combined reply and opposition will be due by March 8, 2022 and Plaintiff's reply will be due by March 31, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 2/7/22. (lctnm2) Modified on 2/8/2022 editing ECF number (hmc). (Entered: 02/07/2022)
2022-02-08Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's reply and opposition due by 3/8/2022. Plaintiff's reply due by 3/31/2022. (hmc) (Entered: 02/08/2022)
2022-02-22Partial Filing Fee Received from James Kendrick in the amount of $23.97, receipt number 201605. (znm) (Entered: 02/22/2022)
2022-03-0822REPLY to opposition to motion re 14 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) Modified docket link on 3/9/2022 (zeg). (Entered: 03/08/2022)
2022-03-23Partial Filing Fee Received from James Kendrick in the amount of $47.05, receipt number 201803. (znm) (Entered: 03/23/2022)
2022-03-2523MOTION for Extension of Time by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. "Leave to file GRANTED" Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 03/25/2022. (zeg) (Entered: 03/28/2022)
2022-03-28MINUTE ORDER granting 23 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff shall file by April 7, 2022 his reply in support of his 19 Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/28/22. (lctnm2) (Entered: 03/28/2022)
2022-03-28Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's reply in support of his 19 cross-motion for summary judgment due by 4/7/2022. (ztg) (Entered: 03/28/2022)
2022-04-1124REPLY to opposition to motion re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibits)(zeg) (Entered: 04/14/2022)
2022-05-17Partial Filing Fee Received from James Kendrick in the amount of $15.95, receipt number 202171. (znm) (Entered: 05/17/2022)
2022-05-2725SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 24 Reply to opposition to Motion filed by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit)(zeg) (Entered: 06/02/2022)
2022-07-06Partial Filing Fee Received from James Kendrick in the amount of $9.95, receipt number 202490. (znm) (Entered: 07/18/2022)
2022-08-2526MEMORANDUM OPINION re the pending 14 , 19 motions for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 8/25/22. (lctnm2) (Entered: 08/25/2022)
2022-08-2527ORDER. For the reasons stated in the 26 Memorandum Opinion, Defendant's 14 Motion for Summary Judgment and Plaintiff's 19 Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment are GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 8/25/22. (lctnm2) (Entered: 08/25/2022)
2022-08-26Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Status Report due by 10/15/2022. (hmc) (Entered: 08/26/2022)
2022-10-1128STATUS REPORT by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 10/11/2022)
2022-10-13MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendant's 28 Status Report, the Court directs Defendant to file another Status Report by December 9, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 10/13/2022. (lctnm2) (Entered: 10/13/2022)
2022-10-13Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Status Report due by 12/9/2022. (hmc) (Entered: 10/13/2022)
2022-12-0529STATUS REPORT by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 12/05/2022)
2022-12-06MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants 29 Status Report, the Court directs Defendant to file another Status Report by March 23, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 12/6/2022. (lctnm2) (Entered: 12/06/2022)
2022-12-06Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 3/23/2023. (hmc) (Entered: 12/06/2022)
2023-02-0330NOTICE by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. (zed) (Entered: 02/15/2023)
2023-03-2231STATUS REPORT by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 03/22/2023)
2023-03-23MINUTE ORDER: After considering Defendant's 31 Status Report, the Court directs Defendant to file another Status Report by May 23, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/23/2023. (lctnm2) (Entered: 03/23/2023)
2023-03-23Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 5/23/2023. (hmc) (Entered: 03/23/2023)
2023-03-29Partial Filing Fee Received from James Dean Kendrick in the amount of $30.00, receipt number: 204327. (zbaj) (Entered: 03/29/2023)
2023-05-1232Mail Returned as Undeliverable re 3/23/2023 Minute Order Sent to JAMES DEAN KENDRICK; Resent to Address (BOP Inmate Locator): USP CANAAN, U.S. PENITENTIARY, P.O. BOX 300, WAYMART, PA 18472. (hmc) (Entered: 05/12/2023)
2023-05-1933STATUS REPORT by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 05/19/2023)
2023-05-22MINUTE ORDER: After considering Defendant's 33 Status Report, the Court directs Defendant to file another Status Report by July 20, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 5/22/2023. (lctnm2) (Entered: 05/22/2023)
2023-05-22Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/20/2023. (hmc) (Entered: 05/22/2023)
2023-07-1434STATUS REPORT by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 07/14/2023)
2023-07-14MINUTE ORDER: After considering Defendant's 34 Status Report, the Court directs Defendant to file another Status Report by September 20, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 7/14/2023. (lctnm2) (Entered: 07/14/2023)
2023-07-17Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/20/2023. (hmc) (Entered: 07/17/2023)
2023-09-1335STATUS REPORT by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 09/13/2023)
2023-09-14MINUTE ORDER: After considering Defendant's 35 Status Report, the Court directs Defendant to file another Status Report by November 30, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/14/2023. (lctnm2) (Entered: 09/14/2023)
2023-12-1936MOTION for Leave to File by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 12/19/2023)
2023-12-19MINUTE ORDER: Defendant's Motion for Leave to File is GRANTED. Upon consideration of Defendant's 36 Status Report, the Court directs Defendant to file another Status Report by January 16, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 12/19/2023. (lctnm2). (Entered: 12/19/2023)
2024-01-1637STATUS REPORT by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 01/16/2024)
2024-01-16MINUTE ORDER: After considering Defendant's 37 Status Report, the Court directs Defendant to file another Status Report by March 8, 2024. If Defendant has not completed its search of relevant records by March 8, 2024, it must provide a detailed explanation of the cause of the delay. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 1/16/2024. (lctnm2) (Entered: 01/16/2024)
2024-01-2938Mail Returned as Undeliverable re 12/19/2023 Minute Order; Sent to James Dean Kendrick; Resent to: CANAAN, U.S. PENITENTIARY, Inmate Mail/Parcels, P.O. BOX 300, WAYMART, PA 18472. 1/16/2024 Minute Order was also resent to this address. (hmc) (Entered: 01/29/2024)
2024-03-0739STATUS REPORT by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 03/07/2024)
2024-03-07MINUTE ORDER: After considering Defendant's 39 Status Report, the Court directs Defendant to file a proposed briefing schedule by April 19, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/7/2024. (lctnm2) (Entered: 03/07/2024)
2024-04-1740STATUS REPORT by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 04/17/2024)
2024-04-19MINUTE ORDER: Having considered Defendant's 40 Status Report, the Court establishes the following briefing schedule. Defendant shall file its Motion for Summary Judgment by June 28, 2024. Plaintiff shall file his Opposition and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment by July 31, 2024. Defendant shall file its Opposition and Reply by August 30, 2024. And Plaintiff shall file his Reply by September 20, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on April 19, 2024. (lcthm2) (Entered: 04/19/2024)
2024-04-1941LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- Plaintiff's Letter. This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. "Leave to file DENIED. Inappropriate Ex-parte communication. Party should file a Motion." Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/19/2024. (mg) (Entered: 04/19/2024)
2024-06-2842MOTION for Summary Judgment by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit)(McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 06/28/2024)
2024-07-0143ORDER advising Plaintiff to respond to Defendant's 42 Motion for Summary Judgment or the Court may deem it conceded. Plaintiff shall respond by July 31, 2024. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 7/1/2024. (lctnm2) (Entered: 07/01/2024)
2024-07-1944Letter from Plaintiff. "Leave to file GRANTED." Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 7/19/2024. (mg) (Entered: 07/24/2024)
2024-07-2445NOTICE OF SERVICE by DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 07/24/2024)
2024-07-29MINUTE ORDER: Having considered Plaintiff's 44 Letter, the Court ORDERS that Plaintiff shall respond to Defendant's 42 Motion for Summary Judgment by or on 8/31/2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 7/29/2024. (lctnm2) (Entered: 07/29/2024)
2024-09-0646Letter from Plaintiff for Extension of Time. "Leave to file GRANTED." Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/6/2024. (mg) (Entered: 09/09/2024)
2024-09-0647Letter from Plaintiff for Extension of Time. "Leave to file GRANTED." Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/6/2024. (mg) (Entered: 09/09/2024)
2024-09-1148NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Brian J. Levy on behalf of DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION Substituting for attorney Patricia K. McBride (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Levy, Brian) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
2024-09-11MINUTE ORDER: Considering Plaintiff's letters requesting an extension of time to file a response to Defendant's 42 Motion for Summary Judgment, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file his combined Opposition and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment by September 20, 2024. Defendant shall file its combined Opposition and Reply by October 21, 2024. And Plaintiff shall file his Reply by November 11, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/11/2024. (lcthm2) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
2024-09-2349MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 42 MOTION for Summary Judgment by JAMES DEAN KENDRICK. (mg) (Entered: 09/25/2024)
2024-09-25MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's 49 Motion for Extension of Time of time to file Response to Defendant's 42 Motion for Summary Judgment, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file his combined Opposition and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment by October 30, 2024. Defendant shall file its combined Opposition and Reply by November 22, 2024. And Plaintiff shall file his Reply by December 20, 2024. Further extension requests will be disfavored. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/25/2024. (lctnm2) (Entered: 09/25/2024)
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