The Humane Society of the United States et al v. National Institutes of Health et al
Plaintiff: Elizabeth Reed, Animal Protection of New Mexico, The Humane Society of the United States, The Humane Society Legislative Fund, Nancy Megna and Holly Andreas
Defendant: James M. Anderson and National Institutes of Health
Case Number: 8:2021cv00121
Filed: January 14, 2021
Court: US District Court for the District of Maryland
Presiding Judge: Lydia Kay Griggsby
Referring Judge: Paul W Grimm
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. § 702
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER regarding the telephonic status conference. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 12/10/2021. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk)
November 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER scheduling a telephone status conference. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 11/10/2021. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk)
August 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 REPLY to Response to Motion re #24 MOTION to Dismiss filed by James M. Anderson, National Institutes of Health.(Haven, Matthew)
August 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Case Reassigned to Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby. Judge Paul W. Grimm no longer assigned to the case. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk)
August 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #28 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 8/5/2021. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)
August 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 MOTION for Extension of Time (unopposed) to file Reply by James M. Anderson, National Institutes of Health(Haven, Matthew)
July 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 RESPONSE in Opposition re #24 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Holly Andreas, Animal Protection of New Mexico, Nancy Megna, Elizabeth Reed, The Humane Society Legislative Fund, The Humane Society of the United States. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Kathleen Conlee-Griffin, #2 Affidavit of Elisabeth Jennings, #3 Affidavit of Sara Amundson, #4 Affidavit of Holly Andreas, #5 Affidavit of Nancy Megna, #6 Affidavit of Elizabeth Reed, #7 Exhibit 1, #8 Exhibit 2, #9 Exhibit 3, #10 Exhibit 4, #11 Exhibit 5, #12 Text of Proposed Order)(Robinson, Margaret)
July 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #25 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 7/13/2021. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk)
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Holly Andreas, Animal Protection of New Mexico, Nancy Megna, Elizabeth Reed, The Humane Society Legislative Fund, The Humane Society of the United States (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Robinson, Margaret)
June 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MOTION to Dismiss by James M. Anderson, National Institutes of Health (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7, #9 Exhibit 8, #10 Exhibit 9)(Haven, Matthew)
June 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #22 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants' deadline to file their dismissal motion is extended to June 14, 2021, Plaintiffs' Opposition deadline is extended to July 15, 2021, and Defendants' Reply is due on August 5, 2021. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 6/4/2021. (imws, Chambers)
June 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION for Extension of Time and Modification of Briefing Schedule (unopposed) by James M. Anderson, National Institutes of Health(Haven, Matthew)
May 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MARGINAL ORDER approving Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 5/17/2021. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)
May 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Correspondence re: Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule - Government Motion to Dismiss (Haven, Matthew)
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 PAPERLESS ORDER memorializing today's telephone conference as follows: (1) Plaintiff declined the opportunity to amend the complaint; (2) the parties have agreed to limit the scope of the motion to 12(b)(6) grounds; (3) the parties have agreed on a briefing schedule and will file a joint proposed briefing schedule for my approval; and (4) the motion shall be filed pursuant to the Local Rules page limits, but the parties are encouraged to be as succinct and concise as possible and highlight the key language in any attached exhibits so I can readily determine the relevant information. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 5/13/2021. (imws, Chambers)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 LETTER ORDER scheduling a pre-motion telephone conference call for May 13, 2021 at 4:30PM. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 4/26/2021. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 NOTICE by James M. Anderson, National Institutes of Health of Intent to File Substantive Motion (Haven, Matthew)
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #15 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant shall have until 4/23/21 to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 4/2/2021. (jc6s, Chambers)
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by James M. Anderson, National Institutes of Health(Haven, Matthew)
February 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Nancy Megna, The Humane Society Legislative Fund, Holly Andreas, Elizabeth Reed, The Humane Society of the United States, Animal Protection of New Mexico. All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Attachment)(Robinson, Margaret)
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Holly Andreas, Animal Protection of New Mexico, Nancy Megna, Elizabeth Reed, The Humane Society Legislative Fund, The Humane Society of the United States re #4 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Nicholas Arrivo (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9060876.) (Henry, Ralph)
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Holly Andreas, Animal Protection of New Mexico, Nancy Megna, Elizabeth Reed, The Humane Society Legislative Fund, The Humane Society of the United States re #3 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Margaret E. Robinson (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9060803.) (Henry, Ralph)
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Holly Andreas, Animal Protection of New Mexico, Nancy Megna, Elizabeth Reed, The Humane Society Legislative Fund, The Humane Society of the United States re #2 Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement,,,,,,,,,, (Henry, Ralph)
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Nicholas Arrivo. Directing attorney Nicholas Arrivo to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 1/19/2021. (srd, Deputy Clerk)
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Margaret E Robinson. Directing attorney Margaret E Robinson to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 1/19/2021. (srd, Deputy Clerk)
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 PAPERLESS ORDER re #7 Miscellaneous Correspondence. Paper courtesy copies for chambers are not required in this case unless otherwise ordered. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 1/19/2021. (imws, Chambers)
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Correspondence re: paper courtesy copies (Henry, Ralph)
January 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Summons Issued 60 days as to James M. Anderson, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons)(jf3s, Deputy Clerk)
January 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Letter Order Regarding the Filing of Motions. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 1/14/2021. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)
January 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Nicholas Arrivo (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9060876.) by Holly Andreas, Animal Protection of New Mexico, Nancy Megna, Elizabeth Reed, The Humane Society Legislative Fund, The Humane Society of the United States(Henry, Ralph)
January 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Margaret E. Robinson (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9060803.) by Holly Andreas, Animal Protection of New Mexico, Nancy Megna, Elizabeth Reed, The Humane Society Legislative Fund, The Humane Society of the United States(Henry, Ralph)
January 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Holly Andreas, Animal Protection of New Mexico, Nancy Megna, Elizabeth Reed, The Humane Society Legislative Fund, The Humane Society of the United States identifying Other Affiliate Animal Protection of New Mexico Foundation, Inc. for Animal Protection of New Mexico; Other Affiliate The Fund For Animals, Inc., Other Affiliate Humane Society International, Other Affiliate Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, Inc., Other Affiliate Doris Day Animal League, Other Affiliate Friends of Humane Society International for the Protection and Conservation of Animals, Other Affiliate Humane Society International-United Kingdom, Other Affiliate Humane Society International Latin America, Other Affiliate Humane Society International-India, Other Affiliate The Humane Society of the United States, Other Affiliate Humane Society International-Canada, Other Affiliate Humane Society of the United States California Branch, Other Affiliate Humane Society of the United States New Jersey Branch, Other Affiliate The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust, Other Affiliate Humane Society International-Europe, Other Affiliate Project Chimps, Other Affiliate Humane Society International Mexico, A.C., Other Affiliate Humane Society International-Africa, Other Affiliate The Humane Society Legislative Fund Policy Action Committee, Other Affiliate Humane Society International Korea for The Humane Society Legislative Fund; Other Affiliate The Fund For Animals, Inc., Other Affiliate Humane Society International, Other Affiliate Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, Inc., Other Affiliate Doris Day Animal League, Other Affiliate Friends of Humane Society International for the Protection and Conservation of Animals, Other Affiliate Humane Society International-United Kingdom, Other Affiliate Humane Society International Latin America, Other Affiliate Humane Society International-India, Other Affiliate The Humane Society Legislative Fund, Other Affiliate Humane Society International-Canada, Other Affiliate Humane Society of the United States California Branch, Other Affiliate Humane Society of the United States New Jersey Branch, Other Affiliate The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust, Other Affiliate Humane Society International-Europe, Other Affiliate Project Chimps, Other Affiliate Humane Society International Mexico, A.C., Other Affiliate Humane Society International-Africa, Other Affiliate The Humane Society Legislative Fund Policy Action Committee, Other Affiliate Humane Society International Korea for The Humane Society of the United States.(Henry, Ralph)
January 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against James M. Anderson, National Institutes of Health ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0416-9060487.), filed by Nancy Megna, The Humane Society Legislative Fund, Holly Andreas, Elizabeth Reed, The Humane Society of the United States, Animal Protection of New Mexico. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons, #3 Summons, #4 Summons, #5 Summons)(Henry, Ralph)

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Plaintiff: Elizabeth Reed
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