Brian Whitaker v. Ardavan, LLC et al

Filing 21

(In Chambers) Order to Show Cause re Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge R. Gary Klausner. The court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before 4/7/2021, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. (See Civil Minutes for further specifics). (jp)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL Case No. Title 2:20-cv-11749-RGK-MAA Date March 31, 2021 Brian Whitaker v. Ardavan, LLC et al Present: The Honorable R. GARY KLAUSNER, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Sharon L. Williams N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: None appearing None appearing 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 90 days after the complaint is filed. Fed.R.Civ.Proc. 4(m). Generally, defendants must answer the complaint within 21 days after service (60 days if the defendant is the United States). Fed.R.Civ.Proc. 12(a)(1). In the present case, it appears that one or more of these time periods has not been met. Accordingly, the court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before April 7, 2021 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. 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. If plaintiff files X Proof of timely service of summons and complaint as to defendants Ardavan LLC and Alliance 26, LLC X A timely answer by the following defendant(s): Green Leaf Caregivers (answer due March 5, 2021) -OR- X Plaintiff’s application for entry of default pursuant to Rule 55a of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as to defendant(s): Green Leaf Caregivers (answer due March 5, 2021) 9 Plaintiff’s motion for default judgment pursuant to Rule 55b of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as to defendant(s): on or before the date indicated above, the court will consider this a satisfactory response to the Order To Show Cause. If a satisfactory response is not filed by the date listed above, the matter will be dismissed for lack of prosecution. CV-90 (12/02) CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL Initials of Deputy Clerk slw

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