David Truth King v. V.P.D.

Filing 11

MINUTE (In Chambers) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY CASE SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A COURT ORDER by Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. Accordingly, Plaintiff is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why this case shoul d not be dismissed for failure to prosecute and failure to comply with a court order. Plaintiff shall file a written response to this Order to Show Cause no later than August 12, 2016. Plaintiff's failure to respond in writing to the Order to Show Cause by the deadline will result in a recommendation that this action be dismissed for failure to prosecute and failure to comply with a court order. Filing of a First Amended Complaint consistent with the requirements of the Court's June 13, 2016 Order shall be a satisfactory response to the Order to Show Cause. No extensions of this deadline will be granted absent extraordinary circumstances. (See Order for Further Details) (kl)

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

Date

CV 16-3031-BRO (JEM)

August 1, 2016

David Truth King v. V.P.D.

Present: The
Honorable

John E. McDermott, United States Magistrate Judge
S. Anthony

n/a

Deputy Clerk

Court Reporter / Recorder

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:

Attorneys Present for Defendants:

None Present

None Present

Proceedings:

(In Chambers) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY CASE SHOULD NOT BE
DISMISSED FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
A COURT ORDER

Plaintiff is proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action brought pursuant to
42 U.S.C. § 1983. On June 13, 2016, the Court issues a Memorandum and Order Dismissing
Complaint with Leave to Amend. Plaintiff had until July 13, 2016 to file a First Amended Complaint
(“FAC”). He was cautioned that failure to do so by the deadline could result in a recommendation that
this action be dismissed for failure to prosecute and failure to comply with court order.
To date, Plaintiff has not filed a FAC.
Accordingly, Plaintiff is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why this case should not be dismissed
for failure to prosecute and failure to comply with a court order.
Plaintiff shall file a written response to this Order to Show Cause no later than August 12, 20161.
Plaintiff’s failure to respond in writing to the Order to Show Cause by the deadline will result in a
recommendation that this action be dismissed for failure to prosecute and failure to comply with a court
order.
Filing of a First Amended Complaint consistent with the requirements of the Court’s June 13,
2016 Order shall be a satisfactory response to the Order to Show Cause.
No extensions of this deadline will be granted absent extraordinary circumstances.
cc: Parties
:
Initials of Deputy Clerk

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Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 7-15, oral argument on this Order to
Show Cause will not be heard unless ordered by the Court. Upon the filing of a Response, the Order to Show Cause will stand
submitted.
CV-90 (12/02)

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

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