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)

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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 Page 1 of 1

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