Neway Mengistu v. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles et al

Filing 14

MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald.The Court again ORDERS Plaintiff to show cause why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Failure to respond to the Order to Show Cause by JUNE 2, 2023 will result in the dismissal of this action. (iv)

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

CV 22-5512-MWF(MAAx)

Title

Neway Mengistu v. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, et al.

Present: The Honorable:

Date: May 22, 2023

MICHAEL W. FITZGERALD, United States District Judge

Rita Sanchez
Deputy Clerk

Not Reported
Court Reporter / Recorder

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:
Not Present

Attorneys Present for Defendants:
Not Present

Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

A review of the docket in this action reflects that the Complaint was filed on
August 5, 2022. (Docket No. 1). On February 17, 2023, the Court issued an Order
to Show Cause re dismissal for lack of prosecution. (Docket No. 11). In response
to that Order to Show Cause, on March 20, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Proof of Service
of the Summons and Complaint on Defendant Housing Authority of the City of
Los Angeles. (Docket No. 12). The Court discharged the Order to Show Cause on
March 24, 2023. (Docket No. 13).
The Court again ORDERS Plaintiff to show cause why this action should
not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. In response to this Order to Show Cause,
the Court will accept the following no later than JUNE 2, 2023.
 BY DEFENDANT: RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT. The parties
may also file an appropriate stipulation to extend the time within which
Defendant must respond to the Complaint.
OR
 BY PLAINTIFF: APPLICATION FOR CLERK TO ENTER
DEFAULT.
The Court will not issue another Order to Show Cause to remind Plaintiff to
prosecute this action.

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

CV 22-5512-MWF(MAAx)

Date: May 22, 2023

Title

Neway Mengistu v. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, et al.

No oral argument on this matter will be heard unless otherwise ordered by
the Court. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; Local Rule 7-15. The Order will stand
submitted upon the filing of the response to the Order to Show Cause. Failure to
respond to the Order to Show Cause by JUNE 2, 2023 will result in the dismissal
of this action.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Although Plaintiff is proceeding pro se, i.e., without legal representation,
Plaintiff nonetheless is required to comply with Court orders, the Local Rules, and
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. See C.D. Cal. L.R. 83-2.2.3. The Local
Rules are available on the Court’s website, http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/courtprocedures/local-rules.
The Court cannot provide advice to any party, including pro se litigants, i.e.,
parties who are not represented by a lawyer. There is a free “Pro Se Clinic” that
can provide information and assistance about many aspects of civil litigation in this
Court. The Court has information of importance to pro se litigants at the “People
Without Lawyers” link, http://prose.cacd.uscourts.gov/.
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The Court notes that a party to this lawsuit does not have a lawyer. Parties
in court without a lawyer are called “pro se litigants.” These parties often face
special challenges in federal court. Public Counsel runs a free Federal Pro Se
Clinic where pro se litigants can get information and guidance. The Clinic is
located at the Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse, 255 East Temple Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90012 (note that the clinic may not be open for in-person
appointments during the pandemic). Pro se litigants must call or submit an on-line
application to request services as follows: on-line applications can be submitted at
http://prose.cacd.uscourts.gov/los-angeles, or call [phone], ext. 270.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No.

CV 22-5512-MWF(MAAx)

Date: May 22, 2023

Title

Neway Mengistu v. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, et al.

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SUBMISSION SYSTEM (EDSS): Pro se
litigants may submit documents for filing through the Court’s Electronic
Document Submission System (EDSS) instead of mailing or bringing documents
to the Clerk’s Office. Only internet access and an e-mail address are
required. Documents are submitted in PDF format through an online portal on the
Court’s website. To access EDSS and for additional information, visit the Court’s
website at https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/edss.
Attorneys may not use EDSS to submit documents on behalf of their clients.
Attorneys are required by the local rules to file documents electronically using the
Court’s CM/ECF System.
ELECTRONIC FILING: Pro se litigants may apply to the Court for
permission to electronically file. Form CV-005 is available at
http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/court-procedures/forms.
The Court’s website home page is http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov.

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