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Case Title NATIONAL HEALTH IT COLLABORATIVE FOR THE UNDERSERVED v. U.S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2022cv03305
Date Filed2022-10-28
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Christopher R. Cooper
PlaintiffNATIONAL HEALTH IT COLLABORATIVE FOR THE UNDERSERVED
Case DescriptionThe National Health IT Collaborative for the Underserved submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Health and Human Services for records concerning communications from Thomas Novak pertaining to a list of specified subjects and issues. The agency acknowledged of the request. The agency disclosed 125 pages with redactions. NHIT filed an administrative appeal. After hearing nothing further from the agency, NHIT filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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2022-10-281COMPLAINT against US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9633484) filed by NATIONAL HEALTH IT COLLABORATIVE FOR THE UNDERSERVED. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons USAO-DC, # 3 Summons USAG, # 4 Summons HHS)(Golden, Deborah) (Entered: 10/28/2022)
2022-10-31Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (zmrl) (Entered: 10/31/2022)
2022-10-312SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmrl) (Entered: 10/31/2022)
2022-11-043REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE by NATIONAL HEALTH IT COLLABORATIVE FOR THE UNDERSERVED. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(Golden, Deborah) Modified on 11/7/2022 to correct event (zjm). (Entered: 11/04/2022)
2022-11-074SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zjm) (Entered: 11/07/2022)
2022-11-305NOTICE of Appearance by Erika Kirstie Oblea on behalf of UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 11/30/2022)
2022-11-306Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, or Otherwise Respond by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 11/30/2022)
2022-12-01MINUTE ORDER granting 6 Defendant's Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant shall file an answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by January 9, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/1/2022. (lccrc3) (Entered: 12/01/2022)
2023-01-097ANSWER to Complaint by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.(Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 01/09/2023)
2023-01-10MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties promptly confer and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by January 24, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 1/10/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 01/10/2023)
2023-01-248Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
2023-01-25MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 8 Joint Status Report, the parties shall file a further status report by February 23, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 01/25/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 01/25/2023)
2023-02-239Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 02/23/2023)
2023-02-24MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 9 Joint Status Report, the parties shall file a further status report by April 10, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 02/24/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 02/24/2023)
2023-04-1010Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 04/10/2023)
2023-04-11MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 10 Joint Status Report, the parties shall file a further status report by June 8, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 04/11/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
2023-06-0811Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 06/08/2023)
2023-06-13MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 11 Joint Status Report, the parties shall file a further status report by September 6, 2023, providing the Court an estimate of the number of potentially responsive documents and updating the Court on the expected time of completion for both requests. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 06/13/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 06/13/2023)
2023-09-0612Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 09/06/2023)
2023-09-07MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 12 Joint Status Report, the parties shall file a further status report by December 5, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 9/7/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 09/07/2023)
2023-12-0513Joint STATUS REPORT by NATIONAL HEALTH IT COLLABORATIVE FOR THE UNDERSERVED. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 12/05/2023)
2023-12-06MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 13 parties' Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further joint status report by March 4, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/6/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
2024-03-0414Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 03/04/2024)
2024-03-04MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 14 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further joint status report by June 4, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/4/2024. (lccrc3) (Entered: 03/04/2024)
2024-06-0415Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 06/04/2024)
2024-06-05MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 15 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further joint status report by September 3, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/5/2024. (lccrc3) (Entered: 06/05/2024)
2024-08-3016Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 08/30/2024)
2024-09-04MINUTE ORDER: In light of 16 the Joint Status Report, the parties shall file a further joint status report by December 3, 2024. If disputes persist, the report shall include a proposed briefing schedule for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 9/4/24. (lccrc3) (Entered: 09/04/2024)
2024-12-0317Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 12/03/2024)
2024-12-04MINUTE ORDER: In light of 16 and 17 the last two Joint Status Reports and the Court's Minute Order of September 4, 2024, the parties shall either file a joint stipulation of dismissal or proceed to summary judgment briefing by March 3, 2025. If the parties do not dismiss the case by then, Defendant's motion for summary judgment shall be due by March 3, 2025. Plaintiff's combined opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment shall be due by April 2, 2025. Defendant's combined reply and opposition to the cross-motion shall be due by May 2, 2025. Plaintiff's reply shall be due by May 16, 2025. SO ORDERED by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/4/24. (lccrc3) (Entered: 12/04/2024)
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