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Case TitleHalsey et al v. United States Army Corps of Engineers
DistrictWestern District of Washington
CitySeattle
Case Number2:2022cv00121
Date Filed2022-02-03
Date Closed2022-03-25
JudgeJudge Lauren King
PlaintiffGerald Halsey
PlaintiffBetty Halsey
Case DescriptionGerald and Betty Halsey submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for records concerning an April 13, 2017 dam breach on Rattlesnake Creek in Asotin County, Washington. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and told the Halseys that it was referring the request to its district office. After hearing nothing further from the agency, the Halseys filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Army Corps of Engineers an agency of the United States
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Date FiledDoc #Docket Text
2022-02-031COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Receipt # AWAWDC-7426242), filed by Gerald Halsey, Betty Halsey. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(Bricklin, David) (Entered: 02/03/2022)
2022-02-04Judge Lauren King added. (JWC) (Entered: 02/04/2022)
2022-02-042Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) United States Army Corps of Engineers (JWC) (Entered: 02/04/2022)
2022-02-113STANDING ORDER REGARDING 28 U.S.C. § 455(b)(2) AND CANON 3(C)(1)(B) OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR UNITED STATES JUDGES by Judge Lauren King. (NAW) (Entered: 02/11/2022)
2022-02-164STANDING ORDER FOR ALL CIVIL CASES. The procedures in this Order supplement, and in some cases, supersede the local rules. The parties are responsible for being familiar with the procedures in this Order. Failure to comply with the procedures may result in sanctions. Signed by Judge Lauren King. (NAW) (Entered: 02/16/2022)
2022-03-085NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Nickolas Bohl on behalf of Defendant United States Army Corps of Engineers. (Bohl, Nickolas) (Entered: 03/08/2022)
2022-03-086Stipulated MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME , filed by Defendant United States Army Corps of Engineers. Noting Date 3/8/2022, (Bohl, Nickolas) (Entered: 03/08/2022)
2022-03-087MINUTE ORDER (text only) granting 6 Stipulated MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME . Defendant's deadline to respond to the complaint is extended to 4/11/2022. Authorized by Judge Lauren King. (NAW) (Entered: 03/08/2022)
2022-03-088ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 4/18/2022, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 5/2/2022, Joint Status Report due by 5/16/2022. Signed by Judge Lauren King. (NAW) (Entered: 03/08/2022)
2022-03-259NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of case by Plaintiffs Betty Halsey, Gerald Halsey (Bricklin, David) (Entered: 03/25/2022)
2022-03-25***Civil Case Terminated. Pursuant to Plaintiffs' 9 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal and FRCP 41(a)(1)(i), this case is DISMISSED without prejudice and without an award of fees and costs to either party. (NAW) (Entered: 03/25/2022)
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