Gregory C Bontemps v. Godina

Filing 16

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym:, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY COMPLAINT SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order, that is, by October 5, 2015, plaintiff is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE, in writing (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). (kca)

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

CV 15-3171-RT (SP)

Title

GREGORY C. BONTEMPS v. GODINA

Present: The Honorable

Date

September 14, 2015

Sheri Pym, United States Magistrate Judge

Kimberly Carter

None Appearing

Deputy Clerk

Court Reporter / Recorder

Tape No.

Attorneys Present for Plaintiff(s):

Attorneys Present for Defendant(s):

None Appearing

None Appearing

Proceedings:

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY COMPLAINT
SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE

On March 17, 2015, plaintiff Gregory C. Bontemps, a California prisoner
proceeding pro se, lodged a civil rights complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. His
complaint alleges his civil rights were violated when defendant Godina, a correctional
officer at the California State Prison for Los Angeles County (“CSP-LAC”), used
excessive force when searching him. On July 17, 2015, this court, having completed
screening of the complaint, dismissed it with leave to file a First Amended Complaint by
August 17, 2015. More than two weeks having passed beyond this deadline, the court
has received from plaintiff his initial partial filing fee of $1.83 but not a First Amended
Complaint.
Accordingly, within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order, that is, by
October 5, 2015, plaintiff is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE, in writing, why this
action should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute and/or comply with a court order.
Plaintiff is cautioned that his failure to timely file a response to this Order to Show
Cause will be deemed by the court as consent to the dismissal of this action without
prejudice. In the event plaintiff wishes to voluntarily dismiss this action, plaintiff may
complete and return the enclosed Notice of Dismissal form by October 5, 2015.
If plaintiff files a First Amended Complaint by October 5, 2015, this Order to
Show Cause will be automatically discharged, and plaintiff need not respond to it
separately.

CV-90 (06/04)

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

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