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2006 Addendum to the Litigation and Compliance Report

2006 Addendum to Annual Report Lists of Freedom of Information Act Cases in Which Decisions Were Rendered in Prior Years

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BIOANALYSTS V. CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND
MEDICAID SERVICES
Civil Action No. 04-3866 (D. Md.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Voluntary Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

ANGEL, GAIL A. V. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS
Civil Action No. 04-0784 (D. Ariz.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Dismissed for Failure to Serve Process (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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BARBER, ANTONIO V. OFFICE OF INFORMATION & PRIVACY, U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE
Civil Action No. 02-1748 (D. D.C.)
No. 03-5266 (D.C. Cir.)
EXEMPTIONS: 7(C) and 7(D)
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2003); aff'd (2004)
FEES AND COSTS: None

BLANCAS, MARCO V. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 04-951 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTIONS: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7(A), 7(C), 7(D), 7(E), and 7(F)
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendants (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

BLOOMBERG L.P. V. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Civil Action No. 02-1582 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTIONS: 5 and 8
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant in Part and for Plaintiff in Part (2004)
FEES AND COSTS: None

BOND, MARK V. U.S. PAROLE COMMISSION
Civil Action No. 04-2894 (D. Md.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

BROWN, ANTHONY O. V. U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Civil Action No. 04-4492 (N.D. Ill.)
EXEMPTION: 5
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

BUCKLEY, RICHARD E. V. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL
Civil Action No. 04-422 (W.D. Wash.)
No. 04-35645 (9th Cir.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendants (2004); aff'd (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

BYRD, ARTHUR E. V. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND RICHARD L. HUFF, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 04-447 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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CITY OF CHICAGO V. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS
Civil Action No. 01-3835 (N.D. Ill.)
No. 02-2228, 02-2259 (7th Cir.)
EXEMPTIONS: 4, 6, 7(A), and 7(C)
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Plaintiff (2002); voluntary dismissal of appeal no. 02-2228
(2002); rev'd and remanded (2005); Judgment for Defendants (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

CL MACHINERY COMPANY V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND FARM SERVICE AGENCY
Civil Action No. 04-0028 (W.D. Tex.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2004)
FEES AND COSTS: None

COOK, GALEN G. V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Civil Action No. 04-2542 (W.D. Wash.)
EXEMPTION: 7(A)
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

CRISP, JOHN HERBERT V. JOHN ASHCROFT, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 04-218 (N.D. Ga.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendants (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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DAYTON NEWSPAPERS, INC., ET AL. V. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Civil Action No. 00-0235 (S.D. Ohio)
EXEMPTIONS: 5 and 6
DISPOSITION: Partial Judgment for Defendant in part and for Plaintiff in part (2003);
reconsideration granted (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

DOMINGUEZ, MARIA, ET AL. V. CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
F/K/A HEALTH CARE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION
Civil Action No. 04-21461 (S.D. Fla.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2004)
FEES AND COSTS: None

DORSETT, MICHAEL L. V. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; UNITED STATES
SECRET SERVICES
Civil Action No. 00-1730 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTIONS: 2, 5, 7(C)
DISPOSITION: Partial Judgment for Defendant (2004); Judgment for Defendant (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

DORSETT, MICHAEL L. V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; EXECUTIVE
OFFICE FOR THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS
Civil Action No. 00-1914 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2004)
FEES AND COSTS: None

DOWDELL, KENNETH G. V. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 04-0143 (E.D. Cal.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Dismissed Sua Sponte by Court (2004)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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ENVIRO TECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. V. NATIONAL TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM
Civil Action No. 04-3003 (N.D. Ill.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $18,587.42

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FOREST CONSERVATION COUNCIL V. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Civil Action No. 01-1258 (D. N.M.)
EXEMPTION: 5
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant in part and for Plaintiff in part (2003); Stipulated
Dismissal of Attorney's Fees and Costs (2003)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $18,500.00

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GRAVES, BOYD E. V. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 02-2396 (S.D. Cal.)
No. 03-56812 (9th Cir.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendants (2003); reconsideration denied (2003); aff'd (2004)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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HDM CORP. V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES,
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
Civil Action No. 04-144 (D. Neb.)
No. 05-1740, 05-1742 (8th Cir.)
EXEMPTION: 4
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2004); Attorney's Fees and Costs Denied (2005);
appeal dismissed (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

HEILY, DANIEL E. V. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Civil Action No. 04-1070 (E.D. Va.)
No. 05-1440 (4th Cir.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2005); aff'd (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

HENDRICKS, STEPHEN V. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 03-0061 (D. Mont.)
EXEMPTIONS: 2, 3, 5, 7(C), and 7(D)
DISPOSITION: Partial Judgment for Defendant in Part and for Plaintiff in Part (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

HOME DEPOT USA, INC. V. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Civil Action No. 04-915 (N.D. Ga.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

HOSPITAL AND PHYSICIAN PUBLISHING, INC. V. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
Civil Action No. 95-4225 (S.D. Ill.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $70,000.00

HOSPITAL AND PHYSICIAN PUBLISHING, INC. V. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AND DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Civil Action No. 95-4224 (S.D. Ill.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $70,000.00

HOSPITAL AND PHYSICIAN PUBLISHING, INC. V. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Civil Action No. 95-4220 (S.D. Ill.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $70,000.00

HOSPITAL AND PHYSICIAN PUBLISHING, INC., ET AL. V. DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE
Civil Action No. 98-4117 (S.D. Ill.)
No. 99-3152 (7th Cir.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Plaintiff (1999); voluntary remand of appeal (2005); Stipulated
Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $70,000.00

HOSPITAL AND PHYSICIAN PUBLISHING, INC., ET AL. V. DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 98-4187 (S.D. Ill.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $70,000.00

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ITURRALDE, GULLERMO FELIPE DUENAS V. OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF
THE CURRENCY; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
STATE
Civil Action No. 97-1519 (D. D.C.)
No. 01-5367 (D.C. Cir.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendants (2001); aff'd (2003)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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JAGUN, ADEDOKUN V. DIRECTOR, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION
SERVICE
Civil Action No. 02-0701 (D. Md.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Voluntary Dismissal (2002)
FEES AND COSTS: None

JARNO, MALIK V. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Civil Action No. 04-0929 (E.D. Va.)
No. 05-1765 (4th Cir.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005); Attorney's Fees and Costs Awarded (2005);
voluntary dismissal of appeal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $11,837.00

JONES, MARCUS DEANGELO V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, ETC.
Civil Action No. 04-0813 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Partial Judgment for Defendant (2004); Judgment for Defendant (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

JUDICIAL WATCH, INC. V. NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY DEVELOPMENT GROUP,
VICE PRESIDENT RICHARD CHENEY, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 01-1530, 02-631 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant on FOIA Count (2002)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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KAISER, ROBERT WILHELM V. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Civil Action No. 02-2177 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Dismissed for Failure to Prosecute (2003)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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MASTERS, THOMAS V. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF INFORMATION
AND PRIVACY
Civil Action No. 01-0015 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTIONS: 3 and 7(C)
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2002)
FEES AND COSTS: None

MILNER, GLEN SCOTT V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Civil Action No. 04-2262 (W.D. Wash.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

MORENO, APOLONIO V. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION
Civil Action No. 03-1648 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTION: 7(C)
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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NATIONAL COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT COALITION V. NATIONAL CREDIT
UNION ADMINISTRATION
Civil Action No. 02-0098 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTIONS: 4 and 8
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2003)
FEES AND COSTS: None

NISTICO, FOSTER, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Civil Action No. 04-5910 (D. N.J.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Voluntary Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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OSES, THOMAS V. ROBERT S. MUELLER III, DIRECTOR OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU
OF INVESTIGATION
Civil Action No. 04-22258 (S.D. Fla.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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PITTS, CHARLES V. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Civil Action No. 05-1313 (S.D.N.Y.)
No. 05-7043 (2d Cir.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2005); voluntary dismissal of appeal (2007)
FEES AND COSTS: None

PUBLIC CITIZEN V. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Civil Action No. 98-1423 (D. D.C.)
No. 00-5387
EXEMPTIONS: 1 and 5
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2000); aff'd in part and rev'd and remanded in part
(2002); Stipulated Dismissal of Attorney's Fees and Costs (2003)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $28,000.00

PUBLIC CITIZEN, INC. V. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Civil Action No. 04-1031 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Voluntary Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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RIDDER, KNIGHT V. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Civil Action No. 04-1896 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTIONS: 3, 4, 5, and 6
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

ROBERT, CHARLES III V. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Civil Action No. 01-6114 (E.D.N.Y.)
No. 03-6053 (2d Cir.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2003); aff'd (2003)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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SCHLUND, CHARLES AUGUST III V. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS
Civil Action No. 02-00373 (D. Ariz.)
No. 03-16975 (9th Cir.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2003); aff'd (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

SKANSKA USA BUILDING INC V. SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
Civil Action No. 04-0675 (D. Conn.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2004)
FEES AND COSTS: None

SMITH, RAYMOND DAMON V. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 03-6551 (D. Minn.)
No. 05-2596 (8th Cir.)
EXEMPTION: 2, 5, 7(C), and 7(F)
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2005); appeal dismissed for lack of prosecution
(2005); appeal reopened and pending (2007)
FEES AND COSTS: None

SOLARIO, CESAR V. EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS
Civil Action No. 04-6721 (C.D. Cal.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Dismissed Sua Sponte by Court (2004)
FEES AND COSTS: None

STANLEY, GARY L. V. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Civil Action No. 95-4222 (S.D. Ill.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $70,000.00

STANLEY, GARY L. V. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Civil Action No. 95-4226 (S.D. Ill.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $70,000.00

STANLEY, GARY L. V. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Civil Action No. 95-4221 (S.D. Ill.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $70,000.00

STANLEY, GARY L. V. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Civil Action No. 95-4172 (S.D. Ill.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $70,000.00

STANLEY, GARY L. V. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Civil Action No. 95-4223 (S.D. Ill.)
No. 99-3153 (7th Cir.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (1999); voluntary remand of appeal (2005); Stipulated
Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $70,000.00

STANLEY, GARY V. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 93-4247 (S.D. Ill.)
No. 99-3153 (7th Cir.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (1999); voluntary remand of appeal (2005); Stipulated
Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $70,000.00

STANLEY, GARY V. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 98-4116 (S.D. Ill.)
No. 99-2848 (7th Cir.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (1999); voluntary remand of appeal (2005); Stipulated
Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: ATTORNEYS' FEES: $70,000.00

SUMMERS, ANTHONY V. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CENTRAL
INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Civil Action No. 98-1837 (D. D.C.)
No. 04-5234 (D.C. Cir.)
EXEMPTIONS: 1, 2, 6, and 7(C)
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2004); voluntary dismissal of appeal (2005);
Attorney's Fees and Costs pending (2007)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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TARTAGLIO, ELIZABETH, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Civil Action No. 04-3578 (D. N.J.)
EXEMPTION: 7(A)
DISPOSITION: Voluntary Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

THOMAS, KAREN AND CAUBLE, ROBERT L. V. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 03-2381 (E.D. Pa.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2003)
FEES AND COSTS: None

THORPE, GWYN V. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Civil Action No. 04-1622 (E.D. Mo.)
EXEMPTIONS: None
DISPOSITION: Stipulated Dismissal (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

TRENTADUE, JESSE C. V. FEDERAL TRANSFER CENTER, ET AL.
Civil Action No. 03-946 (D. Utah)
EXEMPTIONS: 2, 5, 6, 7(A), 7(C), and 7(D)
DISPOSITION: Partial Judgment for Defendant (2005)
FEES AND COSTS: None

TUFARO, DOMINIC V. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS,
ET AL.
Civil Action No. 96-2566 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendants (1997); Reconsideration Denied (1997); Dismissed
Sua Sponte by Court (1998)
FEES AND COSTS: None

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WATERS, JACK A. V. PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AND INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE
Civil Action No. 85-2029 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTION: None
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendants (1985)
FEES AND COSTS: None

WILLIAMS, MATTHEW W. V. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Civil Action No. 02-2244 (D. D.C.)
EXEMPTIONS: 1, 2, 6, 7(D), and 7(E)
DISPOSITION: Judgment for Defendant (2004)
FEES AND COSTS: None

Updated April 19, 2016