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Case TitleHairston v. Social Security Administration et al
DistrictDistrict of Maryland
CityBaltimore
Case Number1:2023cv03455
Date Filed2023-12-20
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Stephanie A. Gallagher
PlaintiffArthur Hairston
521 West Race Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Case DescriptionArthur Hairston submitted a FOIA request to the Social Security Administration for records concerning a complaint he filed with the agency. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Hairston filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantSocial Security Administration
DefendantMs. Martin
DefendantMelissa Feldhan
DefendantAndrew Saul Secretary SSA
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Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Complaint attachment 2
Complaint attachment 3
Complaint attachment 4
Opinion/Order [29]
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Date FiledDoc #Docket Text

2023-12-201COMPLAINT against Melissa Feldhan, Martin, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administration, filed by Arthur Hairston. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 USPS tracking information, # 4 Envelope)(dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/nef staff attys) (Entered: 12/21/2023)
2023-12-202MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Arthur Hairston. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/21/2023)
2023-12-213New Case Notification Letter sent to Arthur Hairston. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m 12/21/23) (Entered: 12/21/2023)
2024-01-024ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; granting Plaintiff time to complete and return U.S. Marshal forms and Summons forms; directing clerk to issue upon receipt and forward to U.S. Marshal to effectuate service as directed. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 1/2/2024. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m w/forms as directed 1/2/24) (Entered: 01/02/2024)
2024-01-085MOTION to Submit Documents for the Courts Review by Arthur Hairston. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 labeled as a second Exhibit 9, # 11 Envelope)(dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/08/2024)
2024-01-176Summons Issued 60 days as to Melissa Feldhan, Martin, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administration, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 USMS 285 forms, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Envelope)(dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/em usms 1/17/24) (Entered: 01/17/2024)
2024-01-317SUMMONS Returned Executed by Arthur Hairston. (U.S.Attorney Served 1/22/24, answer due 3/22/2024) Melissa Feldhan served on 1/23/24, answer due 3/22/2024; Martin served on 1/23/24, answer due 3/22/2024; Andrew Saul served on 1/23/2024, answer due 3/22/2024; Social Security Administration served on 1/22/2024, answer due 3/22/2024. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/31/2024)
2024-02-058AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on U.S. Attorney General on 1/25/24, filed by Arthur Hairston. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/2024)
2024-02-219MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment by Melissa Feldhan, Martin, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administration (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Text of Proposed Order, # 8 Envelope to Plaintiff)(Micco, Megan) (Entered: 02/21/2024)
2024-02-2210Rule 12/56 notice mailed to Arthur Hairston. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m 2/22/23) (Entered: 02/22/2024)
2024-02-2211MOTION for Summary Judgment and Statement of Material Facts by Arthur Hairston. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Envelope)(dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/23/2024)
2024-03-0712RESPONSE in Opposition re 11 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Melissa Feldhan, Martin, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Micco, Megan) (Entered: 03/07/2024)
2024-03-1313RESPONSE to Defendants' 9 Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative MOTION for Summary Judgment and Statement of Material Facts by Arthur Hairston. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit 1, # 6 Exhibit 2, # 7 Exhibit 3, # 8 Exhibit 4, # 9 Exhibit 5, # 10 Exhibit 6, # 11 Exhibit 7, # 12 Copy of Notice, # 13 Certified Mail Receipt, # 14 Envelope)(dass, Deputy Clerk) (nef regenerated to Plaintiff per his 3/15/24 ECF no. 15 Request) Modified on 3/18/2024 (dass, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/13/2024)
2024-03-1514Consent to receive notice and service electronically by Arthur Hairston. The Court recommends that all documents received electronically be printed or saved for future reference. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/nef) (Entered: 03/18/2024)
2024-03-1515Correspondence (filed as Motion) by Arthur Hairston re: Request for Clerk to email a Notice of Filing of Plaintiff's Response to the Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative for Summary Judgment. (Attachments: # 1 Mail Tracking Information, # 2 Envelope)(dass, Deputy Clerk) (nef of ECF no. 13 Response regenerated to Plaintiff 3/18/24) (Entered: 03/18/2024)
2024-03-1516CERTIFIED MAIL ENVELOPE containing DUPLICATE of ECF no. 13 Response filed by Plaintiff. (Attachments: # 1 First Page of Duplicate Filing previously filed at ECF no. 13 via "regular" mail) (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/nef) (Entered: 03/18/2024)
2024-03-2017REPLY to Response to Motion re 11 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Arthur Hairston. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/21/2024)
2024-03-2718REPLY to Response to Motion re 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Melissa Feldhan, Martin, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administration.(Micco, Megan) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
2024-04-1519(Second) Consent to receive notice and service electronically by Arthur Hairston. The Court recommends that all documents received electronically be printed or saved for future reference.(dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/nef) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
2024-05-2020ORDER granting Plaintiff's 5 Motion to Submit Documents for the Courts Review. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 5/20/2024. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/nef to plaintiff) (Entered: 05/20/2024)
2024-05-2121ORDER for mediation by referring case to a Magistrate Judge to conduct settlement conference; directing pro bono counsel will be appointed for the limited purpose of representation at settlement conference. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 5/21/2024. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/nef to Plaintiff) (Entered: 05/21/2024)
2024-05-2122ORDER APPOINTING PRO BONO COUNSEL Kirstin Maguire Hopkins for Arthur Hairston as set forth. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 5/21/2024. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/nef to Plaintiff) (Entered: 05/21/2024)
2024-05-2123ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin for Settlement Conference. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 5/21/2024. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/21/2024)
2024-06-06Telephone Conference re: status held on 6/6/2024 before Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin. (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/06/2024)
2024-06-0624ORDER Scheduling Settlement Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin on 6/6/2024. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/nef to plaintiff) (Entered: 06/07/2024)
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