Friends of the Wild Swan et al v. Kehr et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit Montana District Court, Case No. 9:17-cv-00120
District Judge Dana L. Christensen, presiding
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Parties
No Logo Alliance for the Wild Rockies, Plaintiff

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Timothy M Bechtold +1 406 721 1435 tim@bechtoldlaw.net
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Rebecca Kay Smith +1 406 531 8133 +1 406 830 3085 publicdefense@gmail.com

Represented by BECHTOLD LAW FIRM

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Timothy M Bechtold +1 406 721 1435 tim@bechtoldlaw.net
No Logo Anonymized Party [CF68440], Plaintiff

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Rebecca Kay Smith +1 406 531 8133 +1 406 830 3085 publicdefense@gmail.com

Represented by BECHTOLD LAW FIRM

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Timothy M Bechtold +1 406 721 1435 tim@bechtoldlaw.net
No Logo Friends of the Wild Swan, Plaintiff

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Rebecca Kay Smith +1 406 531 8133 +1 406 830 3085 publicdefense@gmail.com

Represented by BECHTOLD LAW FIRM

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Timothy M Bechtold +1 406 721 1435 tim@bechtoldlaw.net
No Logo Native Ecosystems Council, Plaintiff

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Timothy M Bechtold +1 406 721 1435 tim@bechtoldlaw.net
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Rebecca Kay Smith +1 406 531 8133 +1 406 830 3085 publicdefense@gmail.com

Represented by BECHTOLD LAW FIRM

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Timothy M Bechtold +1 406 721 1435 tim@bechtoldlaw.net
No Logo Swan View Coalition, Plaintiff

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Timothy M Bechtold +1 406 721 1435 tim@bechtoldlaw.net
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Rebecca Kay Smith +1 406 531 8133 +1 406 830 3085 publicdefense@gmail.com

Represented by BECHTOLD LAW FIRM

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Timothy M Bechtold +1 406 721 1435 tim@bechtoldlaw.net
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No Logo Chip Weber, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Mark Steger Smith +1 406 657 6101 +6576 657 657 6058 mark.smith3@usdoj.gov
Space Chad C. Spraker

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Melenaniikeawakea "Mele" Coleman +1 202 305 0229 mele.coleman@usdoj.gov
No Logo Leanne Marten, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Mark Steger Smith +1 406 657 6101 +6576 657 657 6058 mark.smith3@usdoj.gov
Space Chad C. Spraker

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Melenaniikeawakea "Mele" Coleman +1 202 305 0229 mele.coleman@usdoj.gov
No Logo Rich Kehr, Defendant

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Melenaniikeawakea "Mele" Coleman +1 202 305 0229 mele.coleman@usdoj.gov
Space Mark Steger Smith +1 406 657 6101 +6576 657 657 6058 mark.smith3@usdoj.gov
Space Chad C. Spraker +1 406 457 5270 +1 406 457 5130 chad.spraker@usdoj.gov
No Logo United States Forest Service, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Mark Steger Smith +1 406 657 6101 +6576 657 657 6058 mark.smith3@usdoj.gov
Space Chad C. Spraker

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Melenaniikeawakea "Mele" Coleman +1 202 305 0229 mele.coleman@usdoj.gov
Attributes
Citation Section 05 U.S.C. § 702
Nature of Suit 899 - Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Jurisdiction U.S. Government Defendant
Case Status closed
Jury Demand None
Anonymization By SCALES
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 7/15/2019, Entered: 7/15/2019
MANDATE of USCA as to 23 Notice of Appeal, filed by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition. (ASG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 33 Filed: 5/10/2019, Entered: 5/10/2019
MEMORANDUM of USCA as to 23 Notice of Appeal filed by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition. USDC Affirmed. (ASG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 2/14/2019, Entered: 2/14/2019
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel: Melenaniikeawakea Coleman withdrawing from the case, filed by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber (Coleman, Melenaniikeawakea)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 31 Filed: 9/5/2018, Entered: 9/5/2018 Court Filing
ORDER denying 25 motion for injunction pending appeal. Signed by Judge Dana L. Christensen on 9/5/2018. (ASG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 30 Filed: 8/31/2018, Entered: 8/31/2018
REPLY to Response to Motion re 25 MOTION for Injunction Pending Appeal filed by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition. (Smith, Rebecca)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 29 Filed: 8/17/2018, Entered: 8/17/2018
AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION re 27 Response to Motion {Declaration of Mark D. Ruby, Wildlife Biologist for CF68440 Lake Ranger District] by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber. (Smith, Mark)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 28 Filed: 8/17/2018, Entered: 8/17/2018
AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION re 27 Response to Motion [Declaration of Chris Dowling,Flathead National Forest District Ranger] by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber. (Smith, Mark)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 8/17/2018, Entered: 8/17/2018
RESPONSE to Motion re 25 MOTION for Injunction Pending Appeal [Response Brief Opposing Injunction Pending Appeal] filed by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber. (Smith, Mark)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 8/3/2018, Entered: 8/3/2018
Brief/Memorandum in Support re 25 MOTION for Injunction Pending Appeal filed by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition. (Attachments: # 1 Garrity Declaration) (Smith, Rebecca)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 8/3/2018, Entered: 8/3/2018
MOTION for Injunction Pending Appeal Rebecca Kay Smith appearing for Plaintiffs Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition (Smith, Rebecca)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 7/27/2018, Entered: 7/30/2018
USCA Case Number 18-35612 and Time Scheduling Order for 23 Notice of Appeal filed by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition. (ASG) (Main Document 24 replaced on 7/31/2018) (ASG).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 7/26/2018, Entered: 7/26/2018
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 22 Clerk's Judgment, 21 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0977-2169688. (Attachments: # 1 Representation Statement) (Smith, Rebecca)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 7/16/2018, Entered: 7/16/2018
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. (ASG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 7/16/2018, Entered: 7/16/2018 Court Filing
ORDER denying 8 Motion for Summary Judgment; granting 12 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Dana L. Christensen on 7/16/2018. (ASG)
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Blank 20 Filed: 6/27/2018, Entered: 6/27/2018 Court Filing
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Dana L. Christensen: Motion Hearing held on 6/27/2018 re 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition and 12 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by Federal Defendants. Rebecca Smith and Tim Bechtold appearing on behalf of Plaintiffs, Mark Steger Smith and Alan Campbell for Defendants. Cross Motions for Summary Judgment are argued. Court takes matter under advisement. In recess. Hearing commenced at 9:37am and concluded at 11:48am. (Court Reporter JoAnn Bacheller.) (Law Clerk: K. Luther), (Hearing held in Missoula, MT) (ASG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 5/4/2018, Entered: 5/4/2018 Court Filing
ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion 12 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Federal Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment, 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Motion Hearing set for 6/27/2018 at 9:30 AM in the Russell Smith Courthouse, Missoula, MT before Judge Dana L. Christensen. Signed by Chief Judge Dana L. Christensen on 5/4/2018. (dle)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 5/3/2018, Entered: 5/3/2018
REPLY to Response to Motion re 12 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Federal Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber. (Smith, Mark)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 4/12/2018, Entered: 4/12/2018
Statement of Disputed Facts re: 15 Statement of Undisputed Fact, filed by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition. (Smith, Rebecca)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 4/12/2018, Entered: 4/12/2018
RESPONSE to Motion re 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 12 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Federal Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment , REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - USFS EMAIL TO SVC, # 2 Exhibit 2 - USFS LTR TO USFWS) (Smith, Rebecca)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 3/12/2018, Entered: 3/12/2018
Statement of Undisputed Fact re: 12 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Federal Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber filed by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber. (Smith, Mark)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 3/12/2018, Entered: 3/12/2018
Statement of Disputed Facts re: 12 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Federal Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber. (Smith, Mark)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 3/12/2018, Entered: 3/12/2018
Brief/Memorandum in Support re 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 12 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Federal Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment Brief in Support of Federal Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment and Combined Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber. (Smith, Mark)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 3/12/2018, Entered: 3/12/2018
Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Federal Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment Mark Steger Smith appearing for Defendants Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber (Smith, Mark)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 3/7/2018, Entered: 3/7/2018
NOTICE of Appearance by Melenaniikeawakea Coleman on behalf of All Defendants (Coleman, Melenaniikeawakea)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 2/12/2018, Entered: 2/12/2018
Statement of Undisputed Fact re: 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition filed by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition. (Smith, Rebecca)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 2/12/2018, Entered: 2/12/2018
Brief/Memorandum in Support re 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition. (Smith, Rebecca)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 2/12/2018, Entered: 2/12/2018
MOTION for Summary Judgment Rebecca Kay Smith appearing for Plaintiffs Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, Native Ecosystems Council, CF68440 View Coalition (Smith, Rebecca)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 1/10/2018, Entered: 1/10/2018
Administrative Record filed by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration) (Spraker, Chad) Modified on 1/11/2018 to reflect that one thumb drive was received and sent to chambers. (ASG).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 1/9/2018, Entered: 1/9/2018
JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber. (Spraker, Chad)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 11/20/2017, Entered: 11/20/2017
ANSWER to 4 Amended Complaint by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber. (Smith, Mark)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 11/10/2017, Entered: 11/10/2017
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, CF68440 View Coalition, Native Ecosystems Council. (Smith, Rebecca)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 11/6/2017, Entered: 11/6/2017
United States' ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber. (Smith, Mark)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 8/31/2017, Entered: 8/31/2017
Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (Originals mailed to Plaintiffs' counsel.) (NOS)
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Blank  Filed: 8/31/2017, Entered: 8/31/2017
Filing fee of $400 received; receipt number 0977-2005220. (NOS)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 8/31/2017, Entered: 8/31/2017
COMPLAINT against Rich Kehr, Leanne Marten, United States Forest Service, Chip Weber, filed by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, CF68440, CF68440 View Coalition, Native Ecosystems Council. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (NOS)
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