This case was last updated from U.S. Courts Of Appeals on 07/09/2021 at 06:09:42 (UTC).

San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper, et al v. Santa Maria Valley Water Conse, et al

Case Summary

On 05/10/2021 San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper, filed an Environmental and Natural Resource - Environment lawsuit against Santa Maria Valley Water Conse,. This case was filed in U.S. Courts Of Appeals, Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The case status is Open.

 

Case Details

  • Case Number:

    21-55479

  • Filing Date:

    05/10/2021

  • Case Status:

    Open

  • Case Type:

    Environmental and Natural Resource - Environment

 

Party Details

Plaintiffs

SAN LUIS OBISPO COASTKEEPER

LOS PADRES FORESTWATCH

Defendants

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BRENDA BURMAN, Commissioner of the United States Bureau of Reclamation

UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

SANTA MARIA VALLEY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SANTA MARIA VALLEY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Intervenors

GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY

CITY OF SANTA MARIA

Attorney/Law Firm Details

Plaintiff Attorneys

Daniel Cooper

Erica A. Maharg

Jason Robert Flanders

Linda Krop

Margaret Morgan Hall

Defendant Attorneys

Bridget McNeil

Mario A. Juarez

Intervenor Attorneys

Amy Steinfeld

Jeffrey Vincent Dunn Esquire

Thomas T. Watson Esquire

 

Court Documents

#1

Docketing Letter and Briefing Schedule

1 #2

Notice to All Parties and Counsel

1 #3

Mediation Letter

1 #4

Mediation Questionnaire

1 #5

Case Opening Packet

#2

#4

#8

#11

 

Docket Entries

06/09/2021
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Docket(#11) MEDIATION ORDER FILED: This case is RELEASED from the Mediation Program. All further inquiries regarding this appeal, including request for extensions of time, should be directed to the Clerk's Office. Counsel are requested to contact the Circuit Mediator should circumstances develop that warrant settlement discussions while the appeal is pending. [12138669] (VS) [Entered: 06/09/2021 10:46 AM]

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06/07/2021

Docket(#10) Added Attorney(s) Kevin William McArdle for party(s) Appellee Brenda Burman Appellee USDOI Appellee United States Bureau of Reclamation, in case 21-55479. [12136245] (JFF) [Entered: 06/07/2021 02:54 PM]

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06/07/2021

Docket(#9) Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Kevin W. McArdle (U.S. Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division, Post Office Box 7415, Washington, D.C. 20044) for Appellees Brenda Burman, USDOI and United States Bureau of Reclamation. Date of service: 06/07/2021. (Party was previously proceeding with counsel.) [12135752] [21-55479] (McArdle, Kevin) [Entered: 06/07/2021 12:08 PM]

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05/18/2021
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Docket(#8) MEDIATION ORDER FILED: By 06/01/2021, counsel to email Circuit Mediator regarding settlement potential. Include Ninth Circuit case name and number in subject line. This communication will be kept confidential, if requested, and should not be filed with the court. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. [12116835] (VS) [Entered: 05/18/2021 01:20 PM]

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05/18/2021

Docket(#7) Terminated Jason Robert Flanders for Los Padres Forestwatch in 21-55479, Erica A. Maharg for Los Padres Forestwatch in 21-55479 [12116295] (BY) [Entered: 05/18/2021 10:01 AM]

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05/18/2021

Docket(#6) Added Attorney(s) Linda Krop, Daniel Cooper for party(s) Appellant Los Padres Forestwatch Appellant San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper, in case 21-55479. [12116268] (BY) [Entered: 05/18/2021 09:50 AM]

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05/18/2021

Docket(#5) Added Attorney(s) Margaret Morgan Hall for party(s) Appellant Los Padres Forestwatch, in case 21-55479. [12116252] (BY) [Entered: 05/18/2021 09:45 AM]

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05/17/2021
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Docket(#4) Filed (ECF) Appellee Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District Mediation Questionnaire. Date of service: 05/17/2021. [12115578] [21-55479] (Juarez, Mario) [Entered: 05/17/2021 03:01 PM]

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05/17/2021

Docket(#3) The Mediation Questionnaire for this case was filed on 05/17/2021. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please use the following # link . Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts.[12115207]. [21-55479] (AD) [Entered: 05/17/2021 12:44 PM]

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05/17/2021
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Docket(#2) Filed (ECF) Appellants San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper and Los Padres Forestwatch Mediation Questionnaire. Date of service: 05/17/2021. [12115189] [21-55479] (Flanders, Jason) [Entered: 05/17/2021 12:31 PM]

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05/10/2021
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Docket(#1) DOCKETED CAUSE AND ENTERED APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL. SEND MQ: Yes. The schedule is set as follows: Appellants Los Padres Forestwatch and San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper Mediation Questionnaire due on 05/17/2021. Transcript ordered by 06/07/2021. Transcript due 07/06/2021. Appellants Los Padres Forestwatch and San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper opening brief due 08/16/2021. Appellees Brenda Burman, City of Santa Maria, Golden State Water Company, Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District, Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District Board of Directors, U.S. Department of the Interior and United States Bureau of Reclamation answering brief due 09/16/2021. Appellant's optional reply brief is due 21 days after service of the answering brief. [12108145] (RT) [Entered: 05/10/2021 03:46 PM]

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