Lion Raisins, Inc. v. United States Department of Agriculture

MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER RE CROSS-MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

OLIVER W. WANGER, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Before the court are cross-motions for summary judgment filed by Defendant United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) and Plaintiff Lion Raisins, Inc. (“Lion”). The parties seek summary judgment on Lion’s claims asserted in its First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). Most of these claims arise under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), 5 U.S.C. § 552, et seq.

The following background facts are taken from the parties’ submissions in connection with the motion and other documents…