Connecticut District Court
Judge:Janet Bond Arterton
Case #: 3:15-cv-00329
Nature of Suit895 Other Statutes - Freedom of Information Act
Cause05:552 Freedom of Information Act
Case Filed:Mar 05, 2015
Terminated:Mar 11, 2016
Last checked: Tuesday Sep 01, 2015 9:40 AM EDT
Defendant
Department of Justice
Defendant
Dept of Justice
Represented By
Vanessa Roberts Avery
U. S. Attorney'S Office-Ct
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Plaintiff
Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London
Represented By
Jeffrey F. Gostyla
Halloran & Sage
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Plaintiff
Navigators Insurance Company
Represented By
Jeffrey F. Gostyla
Halloran & Sage
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Plaintiff
Navigators Management (UK) LTD
Represented By
Jeffrey F. Gostyla
Halloran & Sage
contact info
Plaintiff
Navigators Ins. Co.
Represented By
Jeffrey F. Gostyla
Halloran & Sage
contact info

GPO Jan 05 2016
ORDER: Plaintiffs' Motion 22 for Summary Judgment is DENIED, their Motion 28 to Strike is denied as MOOT as to Defendant's Local 56(a)2 Statement, paragraphs 25-30, 34, the first sentence of paragraph 31, and the first sentence of paragraph 35 of Ms. Francis's declaration, and DENIED as to the second sentence of paragraphs 31 and 35, as well as paragraphs 32 and 33 of Ms. Francis's declaration. The Court grants, sua sponte, summary judgment in Defendant's favor on Count One. As to Count Two, Defendant is directed to either conduct a new search or to submit a supplemental declaration demonstrating that its original searches were reasonably calculated to uncover all relevant documents. The supplemental declaration shall be filed within thirty days of this Ruling. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 1/5/16. (Harris, J)
GPO Jan 28 2016
ORDER: In light of Defendant's filing of its supplemental declaration, the Court directs Plaintiffs to show cause in written briefing filed by February 18, 2016 why the Court should not grant Defendant summary judgment sua sponte on Count Two, which would conclude this case. If no briefing is filed, the Court will consider only Defendant's supplemental declaration and its sufficiency to entitle Defendant to summary judgment on Count Two. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 1/28/16. (Harris, J)
GPO Feb 29 2016
ORDER: Because Defendant has demonstrated that the searches it conducted were adequate, summary judgment is granted in Defendant's favor on Count Two. The Clerk is directed to close this case. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 2/29/16. (Harris, J)

Docket last updated: 6 hours ago
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
42 42 appeal USCA Mandate Wed 06/07 10:27 AM
MANDATE of USCA dated 6/5/2017 Withdrawing39 Notice of Appeal filed by Navigators Management (UK) LTD, Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co. (Villano, P.)
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
41 41 appeal USCA Order Tue 09/20 2:01 PM
ORDER of USCA as to39 Notice of Appeal filed by Navigators Management (UK) LTD, Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co. USCA Case Number 16-1058 The parties in the above-referenced case have filed a stipulation withdrawing this appeal pursuant to Local Rule 42.1. The Stipulation is "So Ordered". (Villano, P.)
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
40 40 appeal Index to Record on Appeal Wed 04/20 2:11 PM
Index to Record on Appeal by Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD re39 Notice of Appeal. For docket entries without a hyperlink, contact the court to arrange for the document(s) to be made available to you. (Zaino, Laura)
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Thursday, April 07, 2016
39 39 appeal Notice of Appeal Thu 04/07 9:36 AM
NOTICE OF APPEAL by Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0205-3957397. (Zaino, Laura)
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Friday, March 11, 2016
38 38 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 03/11 11:23 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Laura Pascale Zaino on behalf of Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD (Zaino, Laura)
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37 37 order Judgment Fri 03/11 9:26 AM
JUDGMENT. For Appeal Forms please go to the following website: http://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms/appeals_forms Signed by Clerk on 3/11/2016.(Villano, P.)
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notice Judicial Evaluation Program Survey Fri 03/11 9:27 AM
JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS SURVEY: The following link to the confidential survey requires you to log into CM/ECF for SECURITY purposes. Once in CM/ECF you will be prompted for the case number. Although you are receiving this survey through CM/ECF, it is hosted on an independent website called SurveyMonkey. Once in SurveyMonkey, the survey is located in a secure account. The survey is not docketed and it is not sent directly to the judge. To ensure anonymity, completed surveys are held up to 90 days before they are sent to the judge for review. We hope you will take this opportunity to participate, please click on this link: https://ecf.ctd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/Dispatch.pl?survey (Villano, P.)
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Monday, February 29, 2016
36 36 order Order Mon 02/29 7:47 PM
ORDER: Because Defendant has demonstrated that the searches it conducted were adequate, summary judgment is granted in Defendant's favor on Count Two. The Clerk is directed to close this case. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 2/29/16. (Harris, J)
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Thursday, February 18, 2016
35 35 misc Response to Order to Show Cause Thu 02/18 1:20 PM
RESPONSE TO34 CJA 30 - Appointment,,, Order,,. Related [+]
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Thursday, January 28, 2016
34 34 order CJA 30 - Appointment Order Thu 01/28 1:01 PM
ORDER: In light of Defendant's filing of its supplemental declaration, the Court directs Plaintiffs to show cause in written briefing filed by February 18, 2016 why the Court should not grant Defendant summary judgment sua sponte on Count Two, which would conclude this case. If no briefing is filed, the Court will consider only Defendant's supplemental declaration and its sufficiency to entitle Defendant to summary judgment on Count Two. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 1/28/16. (Harris, J)
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
33 33 misc Affidavit Wed 01/27 12:32 PM
Supplemental AFFIDAVIT re32 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion to Strike,,, Signed By John B. Hughes filed by Dept of Justice.(Avery, Vanessa)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A-L
Tuesday, January 05, 2016
32 32 order Order on Motion for Summary Judgment Order on Motion to Strike Tue 01/05 2:58 PM
ORDER: Plaintiffs' Motion22 for Summary Judgment is DENIED, their Motion28 to Strike is denied as MOOT as to Defendant's Local 56(a)2 Statement, paragraphs 25-30, 34, the first sentence of paragraph 31, and the first sentence of paragraph 35 of Ms. Francis's declaration, and DENIED as to the second sentence of paragraphs 31 and 35, as well as paragraphs 32 and 33 of Ms. Francis's declaration. The Court grants, sua sponte, summary judgment in Defendant's favor on Count One. As to Count Two, Defendant is directed to either conduct a new search or to submit a supplemental declaration demonstrating that its original searches were reasonably calculated to uncover all relevant documents. The supplemental declaration shall be filed within thirty days of this Ruling. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 1/5/16. (Harris, J)
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015
31 31 respm Reply to Response to Motion Wed 12/23 8:59 AM
REPLY to Response to28 MOTION to Strike25 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion (Affidavit) filed by Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD. Related [+]
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Monday, December 14, 2015
30 30 8 pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Mon 12/14 9:45 PM
Memorandum in Opposition re28 MOTION to Strike25 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion (Affidavit) filed by Dept of Justice. (Avery, Vanessa)
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Monday, November 23, 2015
29 29 10 pgs respm Memorandum in Support of Motion Mon 11/23 3:20 PM
Memorandum in Support re28 MOTION to Strike25 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion (Affidavit) filed by Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD. Related [+]
Related: [-] id, Meg
28 28 motion Strike Mon 11/23 3:16 PM
MOTION to Strike25 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion (Affidavit) by Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD.Responses due by 12/14/2015 Related [+]
Related: [-] id, Meg
27 27 respm Reply to Response to Motion Mon 11/23 3:06 PM
REPLY to Response to22 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD. Related [+]
Related: [-] id, Meg
Friday, November 06, 2015
26 26 respm Reply to Response to Motion Fri 11/06 9:46 AM
REPLY to Response to22 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD. Related [+]
Related: [-] id, Meg
Friday, October 23, 2015
25 25 17 pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Fri 10/23 10:11 PM
Memorandum in Opposition re22 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Dept of Justice.(Avery, Vanessa)
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Att: 1 Statement of Material Facts,
Att: 2 Affidavit of T. Francis,
Att: 3 Exhibit A-I,
Att: 4 Exhibit J
Thursday, October 01, 2015
24 24 respm Statement of Material Facts Thu 10/01 3:09 PM
Statement of Material Facts re22 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD. Related [+]
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Att: 1 Exhibit A1,
Att: 2 Exhibit A2,
Att: 3 Exhibit A3,
Att: 4 Exhibit A4,
Att: 5 Exhibit B1,
Att: 6 Exhibit B2,
Att: 7 Exhibit B3,
Att: 8 Exhibit B4,
Att: 9 Exhibit B5,
Att: 10 Exhibit B6,
Att: 11 Exhibit B7,
Att: 12 Exhibit B8
23 23 17 pgs respm Memorandum in Support of Motion Thu 10/01 3:02 PM
Memorandum in Support re22 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD. Related [+]
Related: [-] id, Meg
22 22 motion Summary Judgment Thu 10/01 2:59 PM
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD.Responses due by 10/22/2015 Related [+]
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21 21 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 10/01 2:55 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Meg R. Reid on behalf of Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD Related [+]
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Monday, September 21, 2015
20 20 minutes Settlement Conference Mon 09/21 12:02 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joan G. Margolis: Telephonic Settlement Conference held on 9/21/2015. 7 minutes. No settlement. (Watson, M.)
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Thursday, September 17, 2015
19 19 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 09/17 11:10 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Meg R. Reid on behalf of Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co., Navigators Management (UK) LTD Related [+]
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015
18 18 utility Calendar Entry Tue 09/15 10:30 AM
NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. RESET FROM 9/21/2015 The Settlement Conference that was set for 9/21/2015 at 10:00am in Chambers Room 303, 141 Church St., New Haven, CT before Judge Joan G. Margolis, will now be held telephonically on 9/21/2015 at 11:30am before Judge Joan G. Margolis. Plaintiff's counsel shall initiate the conference call to Chambers with counsel on the line: (203) 773-2350. (Watson, M.)
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Thursday, August 13, 2015
16 16 utility Calendar Entry Thu 08/13 1:52 PM
NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. A Settlement Conference is set for 9/21/2015 at 10:00 AM in Chambers Room 303, 141 Church St., New Haven, CT before Judge Joan G. Margolis. Parties/Party representatives must be available by telephone if unable to attend the conference. (Watson, M.)
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15 15 order Scheduling Order Thu 08/13 7:56 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER: The DOJ's Vaughn Index will be served on plaintiff by 8/28/15. Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment will be filed by 10/1/2015; opposition will be filed by 10/23/2015; any reply will be filed by 11/6/2015.The parties are referred to Magisrate Judge Margolis for the purpose of conducting a settlement conference in September 2015. Dispositive Motions due by 10/1/2015 Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 8/12/2015.(Villano, P.)
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14 14 order Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Thu 08/13 7:52 AM
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Joan G. Margolis for Settlement Conference Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 8/12/2015.(Villano, P.)
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015
17 17 minutes Status Conference Thu 08/13 2:57 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Janet Bond Arterton: Telephone Status Conference held on 8/12/2015. Total Time: 0 hours and 45 minutes(Court Reporter Julia Cashman.) (Villano, P.)
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Tuesday, August 04, 2015
13 13 misc Status Report Tue 08/04 11:18 AM
Joint STATUS REPORT by Dept of Justice. (Avery, Vanessa)
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015
utility Set Deadlines/Hearings Tue 07/28 3:49 PM
A telephonic status conference will be held on 8/12/15 at 10:00 a.m. Defense counsel shall initiate the conference call to chambers: 203-773-2737. Status Reports shall be filed by 8/5/15. (Tooker, A.)
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Friday, May 08, 2015
12 12 answer Answer to Complaint Fri 05/08 2:59 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, with Affirmative Defenses by Dept of Justice.(Avery, Vanessa)
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Tuesday, April 14, 2015
11 11 service Summons Returned Executed Tue 04/14 3:52 PM
Supplemental SUMMONS Returned Executed by Navigators Ins. Co., Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Management (UK) LTD. (Gostyla, Jeffrey)
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Thursday, April 09, 2015
10 10 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Thu 04/09 9:28 AM
ORDER granting9 Motion for Extension of Time to 5/8/15. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 4/7/15. (Tooker, A.)
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utility Update Answer Deadline Thu 04/09 9:28 AM
Answer deadline updated for All Defendants. (Tooker, A.)
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Wednesday, April 08, 2015
9 9 motion Extension of Time Wed 04/08 3:32 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time until May 8, 2015 to Answer or Respond to1 Complaint, by Dept of Justice. (Avery, Vanessa)
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Monday, March 23, 2015
8 8 service Summons Returned Executed - FOIA Mon 03/23 1:06 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Navigators Ins. Co., Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Management (UK) LTD. Dept of Justice served on 3/9/2015, answer due 4/8/2015. (Gostyla, Jeffrey)
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
7 7 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 03/17 12:58 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Vanessa Roberts Avery on behalf of Dept of Justice (Avery, Vanessa)
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015
6 6 order Order of Transfer Tue 03/10 3:03 PM
ORDER OF TRANSFER. Case reassigned to Judge Janet Bond Arterton for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 3/9/15.(Johnson, D.)
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Friday, March 06, 2015
5 5 service Electronic Summons Issued Fri 03/06 12:01 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Dept of Justice* with answer to complaint due within *30* days. Attorney *Jeffrey F. Gostyla* *Halloran & Sage* *One Goodwin Sq., 225 Asylum St.* *Hartford, CT 06103*. (Sundie, T)
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4 4 order Electronic Service Documents Fri 03/06 11:53 AM
NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel initiating or removing this action is responsible for serving all parties with attached documents and copies of1 Complaint, filed by Navigators Management (UK) LTD, Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Ins. Co.,2 Electronic Filing Order,3 Protective Order. Signed by Clerk on 3/6/15. (Sundie, T)
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Thursday, March 05, 2015
3 3 order Protective Order Fri 03/06 11:51 AM
STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 3/5/15. (Sundie, T)
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2 2 order Electronic Filing Order Fri 03/06 11:49 AM
ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 3/5/15.(Sundie, T)
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Att: 1 E-File Attachment
1 1 cmp Complaint Thu 03/05 11:55 AM
COMPLAINT against Department of Justice ( Filing fee $400 receipt number 0205-3529715.), filed by Navigators Insurance Company, Certain Interested of Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Navigators Management (UK) LTD.(Gostyla, Jeffrey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A-G,
Att: 2 Exhibit Civil Cover Sheet
service Request to Issue Summons Thu 03/05 11:57 AM
Request for Clerk to issue summons as to Department of Justice. (Gostyla, Jeffrey)
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utility Add and Terminate Judges Fri 03/06 10:07 AM
Judge Robert N. Chatigny added. (Oliver, T.)
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