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Case TitleMARTE v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR et al
DistrictDistrict of New Jersey
CityTrenton
Case Number3:2023cv01610
Date Filed2023-03-21
Date Closed2024-02-02
JudgeJudge Michael A. Shipp
PlaintiffCHRISTIAN MARTE
Case DescriptionChristian Marte submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Labor for records concerning an incident that occurred on June 13, 2018 at the Old Bridge Chemicals/Madison Industries facility in Old Bridge. After the agency failed to acknowledge receipt of the request, Marte filed an administrative appeal. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Marte filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DefendantUNITED STATES OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
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2023-03-211COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, UNITED STATES OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ( Filing and Admin fee $ 402 receipt number ANJDC-14187046), filed by CHRISTIAN MARTE.(SULLIVAN, STEPHEN) (Entered: 03/21/2023)
2023-03-212Exhibit to 1 Complaint by CHRISTIAN MARTE. (SULLIVAN, STEPHEN) (Entered: 03/21/2023)
2023-03-21Judge Michael A. Shipp and Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni added. (mlh) (Entered: 03/22/2023)
2023-03-223SUMMONS ISSUED as to UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR and UNITED STATES OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (mlh) (Entered: 03/22/2023)
2023-06-154NOTICE of Appearance by KRISTIN LYNN VASSALLO on behalf of UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, UNITED STATES OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 06/15/2023)
2023-06-155Letter from the Government, with the consent of all parties, respectfully requesting an extension of time to respond to the complaint. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 06/15/2023)
2023-06-166LETTER ORDER granting request for 30 day extension of time to respond to Complaint until 7/21/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 6/16/2023. (mlh) (Entered: 06/16/2023)
2023-07-207Letter from the Government, with the consent of all parties, respectfully requesting an extension of time to respond to the complaint. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 07/20/2023)
2023-07-218LETTER ORDER granting Government's request for additional 30 days to respond to Complaint until 8/18/2023. Signed by Judge Michael A. Shipp on 7/21/2023. (mlh) (Entered: 07/21/2023)
2023-08-189ANSWER to Complaint by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, UNITED STATES OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION.(VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 08/18/2023)
2023-08-2110ORDER SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Scheduling Conference set for 10/5/2023 at 2:00 PM in Trenton - Courtroom 6E before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 8/21/2023. (jem) (Entered: 08/21/2023)
2023-10-05Text Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 10/5/2023. Given that the underlying state court matter is in mediation, the issues in the instant case are stayed. An update regarding mediation is to be submitted by 10/18/2023. (jem) (Entered: 10/05/2023)
2023-10-1911TEXT ORDER: Given the update submitted on 10/19/2023, the Court maintains the stay on the issues raised in this case. The parties shall provide another update by 11/21/2023. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 10/19/2023. (jem) (Entered: 10/19/2023)
2023-11-2112Letter from the Government respectfully seeking additional time for settlement discussions. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 11/21/2023)
2023-11-2113TEXT ORDER: Given the update submitted on 11/21/2023, the Court maintains the stay on the issues raised in this case. The parties shall provide another update by 12/20/2023. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 11/21/2023. (jem) (Entered: 11/21/2023)
2023-12-2014Letter from the Government, on behalf of all parties, respectfully seeking additional time for settlement discussions. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 12/20/2023)
2023-12-2815LETTER ORDER granting an additional month until 1/22/2024 for the parties to continue to discuss Plaintiff's demand for attorneys' fees. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 12/28/2023. (kht) (Entered: 12/28/2023)
2024-01-2216Letter from the Government, on behalf of all parties, respectfully seeking additional time for settlement discussions. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 01/22/2024)
2024-01-2317LETTER ORDER Granting 16 the Government's request for an additional two weeks to February 5, 2024, to discuss Plaintiff's demand for attorney's fees. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 1/23/2024. (amv) (Entered: 01/23/2024)
2024-02-0118Letter from the Government, on behalf of all parties, respectfully advising the Court that the parties have resolved the case. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 02/01/2024)
2024-02-0219Order Administratively Terminating Action - 60 Day, Pending Consummation of Settlement. Administrative Termination deadline set for 4/2/2024. Signed by Judge Michael A. Shipp on 2/2/2024. (jdb, ) (Entered: 02/02/2024)
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