Charles C Curtis v. Abb Inc et al

Filing 629

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Percy Anderson.The Court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff to show cause in writing on or before March 15, 2013, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution as to defendants Douglas Insulation, Inc., Siemens Energy and Automation, Inc., and Square D Company (collectively Defendants). Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Court finds that this matter is appropriate for submissi on without oral argument. The Order to Show Cause will stand submitted upon the filing of plaintiffs response. Failure to respond to this Order may result in the imposition of sanctions, including but not limited to dismissal of the complaint against defendants. (pso)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No.

CV 12-2014 PA

Title

Christopher C. Curtis v. Abb, Inc., et al.

Present: The
Honorable

Date

March 5, 2013

PERCY ANDERSON, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Paul Songco

Not Reported

N/A

Deputy Clerk

Court Reporter

Tape No.

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:

Attorneys Present for Defendants:

None

None

Proceedings:

Order to Show Cause Re: Dismissal For Lack Of Prosecution

Absent a showing of good cause, an action must be dismissed without prejudice if the summons
and complaint are not served on a defendant within 120 days after the complaint is filed. Fed. R. Civ. P.
4(m).
In the present case, it appears that this time period has not been met. Accordingly, the Court, on
its own motion, orders plaintiff to show cause in writing on or before March 15, 2013, why this action
should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution as to defendants Douglas Insulation, Inc., Siemens
Energy and Automation, Inc., and Square D Company (collectively “Defendants”). Pursuant to Rule 78
of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Court finds that this matter is appropriate for submission
without oral argument. The Order to Show Cause will stand submitted upon the filing of plaintiff’s
response. Failure to respond to this Order may result in the imposition of sanctions, including but not
limited to dismissal of the complaint against defendants.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

:
Initials of Preparer

CV-90 (06/04)

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

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