Sylvia Veronica Scott v. Los Angeles Superior Court et al

Filing 15

MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY CASE SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE AND OBEY COURT ORDERS by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth. By no later than July 26, 2021, Plaintiff is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE in writing why this action should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute this action and follow court orders. (see document for further details) (Attachment(s): # 1 Blank Notice of Dismissal Form) (hr)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No.: 2:21-02270 MCS (ADS)

Date: July 13, 2021

Title: Sylvia Veronica Scott v. Los Angeles Superior Court, et al.

Present: The Honorable Autumn D. Spaeth, United States Magistrate Judge
Kristee Hopkins
Deputy Clerk

None Reported
Court Reporter / Recorder

Attorney(s) Present for Plaintiff(s):
None Present

Attorney(s) Present for Defendant(s):
None Present

Proceedings:

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY CASE
SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED FOR FAILURE TO
PROSECUTE AND OBEY COURT ORDERS

On June 22, 2021, Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff’s First Amended
Complaint. [Dkt. No. 12]. Plaintiff’s opposition was due by July 6, 2021. [Dkt. No. 14].
However, as of the date of this Order, Plaintiff has not filed an opposition to the Motion
to Dismiss or otherwise communicated with the Court since May 27, 2021. See [Dkt.
Nos. 9, 10]. Pursuant to the Local Rules of the Central District of California, Plaintiff’s
failure to file an opposition to the Motion to Dismiss may be deemed consent to the
granting of the Motion to Dismiss. See L.Rs. 7-9, 7-12.
In addition, Plaintiff was ordered to file proofs of service reflecting service upon
each defendant by no later than July 12, 2021. [Dkt. Nos. 7, 11]. To date, Plaintiff has
not filed adequate proofs of service on any defendant.
By no later than July 26, 2021, Plaintiff is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE
in writing why this action should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute this action
and follow court orders. Plaintiff may respond to this Order by filing an opposition to
Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss and proofs of service for each defendant.
In the alternative, if Plaintiff no longer wishes to pursue her claims, she may file a
notice of voluntary dismissal of this action pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No.: 2:21-02270 MCS (ADS)

Date: July 13, 2021

Title: Sylvia Veronica Scott v. Los Angeles Superior Court, et al.
Procedure 41(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to attach a Notice of Dismissal Form
(CV-009) to this Order for Plaintiff’s convenience.
Plaintiff is expressly warned that failure to timely file a response to
this Order will result in a recommendation that this action be dismissed for
failure to prosecute and/or obey court orders pursuant to Federal Rule of
Civil Procedure 41(b).
IT IS SO ORDERED.

Initials of Clerk kh

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