Bella Norris v. County of Los Angeles et al

Filing 50

MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - Order To Show Cause Re: Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge Dolly M. Gee. The Court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before December 2, 2015 why this action should not be dismissed f or lack of prosecution as to defendant Dianna Hamed. No oral argument of this matter will be heard unless ordered by the Court. The Order will stand submitted upon the filing of a written response on or before the date upon which a response by plaintiff(s) is due. This action will be dismissed as to defendant Dianna Hamed if a written response demonstrating good cause is not filed by the date indicated above. (iv)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL Case No. Date CV 15-5263-DMG (MRWx) November 18, 2015 Title Bella Norris v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Present: The Honorable DOLLY M. GEE, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Kane Tien Deputy Clerk Not Reported Court Reporter Attorneys Present for Plaintiff(s) Not Present Attorneys Present for Defendant(s) Not Present Proceedings: IN CHAMBERS - 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. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m). Generally, defendant must answer the complaint within 21 days after service (60 days if the defendant is the United States). In the present case, it appears that these time periods have not been met. Accordingly, the Court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before December 2, 2015 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution as to defendant Dianna Hamed. No oral argument of this matter will be heard unless ordered by the Court. The Order will stand submitted upon the filing of a written response on or before the date upon which a response by plaintiff(s) is due. This action will be dismissed as to defendant Dianna Hamed if a written response demonstrating good cause is not filed by the date indicated above. CV-90 CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL Initials of Deputy Clerk KT

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