Marilyn Bryant v. BNSF Railway Company et al

Filing 12

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION and Order Vacating Scheduling Conference by Judge James V. Selna. The Court, on its own motion, hereby ORDERS plaintiff(s) to Show Cause (OSC) in writing no later than December 8, 2017, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a written response by plaintiff(s), the Court will consider the filing of one of the following, as an appropriate response to this OSC, on or before the above date: (see document for details). (dro)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Date

Case No.

EDCV 17-01523 JVS (SKx)

Title

November 15, 2017

Marilyn Bryant v. BNSF Railway Company, et al.

Present: The
Honorable

James V. Selna
Karla J. Tunis

Not Present

Deputy Clerk

Court Reporter

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:

Attorneys Present for Defendants:

Not Present

Not Present

Proceedings:

(In Chambers)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL
FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION and
Order Vacating Scheduling Conference

The Court, on its own motion, hereby ORDERS plaintiff(s) to Show Cause (OSC) in writing
no later than December 8, 2017, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution.
As an alternative to a written response by plaintiff(s), the Court will consider the filing of one of the
following, as an appropriate response to this OSC, on or before the above date:
X Proof of service of summons and complaint
Absent a showing of good cause, an action shall be dismissed if the summons and complaint
have not been served upon all defendants within 90 days after the filing of the complaint. Fed. R.
Civ. P. 4(m) The Court may dismiss the action prior to the expiration of such time, however, if
plaintiff(s) has/have not diligently prosecuted the action.
It is the plaintiff’s responsibility to respond promptly to all orders and to prosecute the action
diligently, including filing proofs of service and stipulations extending time under Rule 55 remedies
promptly upon default of any defendant. All stipulations affecting the progress of the case must be
approved by the Court. Local Rule 7-1.
The Court ORDERS the Scheduling Conference set for November 27, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.
VACATED to be reset upon resolution of the Order to Show Cause.
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Initials of Preparer

CV-90 (06/04)

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

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