Diana Stinnett v. Signature Homes, Inc. et al

Filing 7

(In Chambers): ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. As of the date of this Order, Plaintiff has failed to file proof of service of the summons, complaint, and Notice of Assignment or request an extension of time in which to do so. Accordingly, Plaintiff is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE by no later than April 9, 2025 why this Court should not recommend that the action be dismissed with prejudice for failure to prosecute. Plaintiff may discharge this Order by filing a proof of service. [See document for further details.] (san)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. 2:24-cv-10352-PD

Date: March 10, 2025

Title

Diana Stinnett v. Signature Homes, Inc. et al

Present:

The Honorable Patricia Donahue, United States Magistrate Judge
Isabel Verduzco
Deputy Clerk

N/A
Court Reporter / Recorder

Attorney Present for Plaintiff:
Not present

Attorneys Present for Defendant:
Not present

Proceedings (In Chambers): ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
On December 2, 2024, Plaintiff Diana Stinnett (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint (ECF No. 1).
The case was assigned to Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. On December 3, 2024, upon
Plaintiff’s request (ECF No. 4), the Court Clerk issued a summons as to Defendant Signature
Homes, Inc. (“Defendant”) (ECF No. 6). Also on December 3, 2024, the Court Clerk filed a Notice
of Assignment to a U.S. Magistrate Judge and Declination of Consent (“Notice of Assignment”).
(ECF No. 5.) Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (“Rule”) 4(m), Plaintiff is required to
serve the summons and complaint on each defendant within ninety (90) days after the complaint is
filed or risk dismissal of the action without prejudice against the unserved defendant(s). See Fed. R.
Civ. P. 4(m). Pursuant to Central District of California Local Civil Rule (“Local Rule”) 73-2.1,
Plaintiff is required to serve the Notice of Assignment on each newly served party or party added to
the case at the time of service of the summons and complaint or other initiating document. See C.D.
Cal. L.R. 73-2.1; see also Notice of Assignment. Accordingly, Plaintiff was required to serve the
summons, complaint, and Notice of Assignment on Defendant by no later than March 2, 2025.
As of the date of this Order, Plaintiff has failed to file proof of service of the summons,
complaint, and Notice of Assignment or request an extension of time in which to do so.
Accordingly, Plaintiff is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE by no later than April 9, 2025 why this
Court should not recommend that the action be dismissed with prejudice for failure to prosecute.
Plaintiff may discharge this Order by filing a proof of service.
It is so ordered.

CV-90 (03/15)

Civil Minutes – General

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