AAC Forearm Forklift Inc v. TV Products USA Inc et al

Filing 8

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Cormac J. Carney. Response to Order to Show Cause due by 9/22/2013. (mu)

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

Case No.

SACV 13-00669-CJC(PJWx)

Title

AAC Forearm Forklift, Inc., et al v. TV Products USA, Inc., et al

Present: The
Honorable

September 12, 2013

CORMAC J. CARNEY, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Michelle Urie

Not Reported

Deputy Clerk

Court Reporter / Recorder

Tape No.

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:

Attorneys Present for Defendants:

None Present

None Present

Proceedings:

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR
LACK OF PROSECUTION

The Court, on its own motion, hereby ORDERS plaintiff’s counsel, to show cause in writing no
later than September 22, 2013, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an
alternative to a written response by plaintiff, 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
X

Proof of service of summons and complaint
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (FRCivP 41)

Absent a showing of good cause, an action shall be dismissed if the summons and
complaint have not been served upon all defendants within 120 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 plaintiffs have not diligently prosecuted the action.
It is plaintiff's responsibility to respond promptly to all Orders and to prosecute the action
diligently, including filing proofs of service and stipulations extending time to respond. If
necessary, plaintiffs must also pursue Rule 55 remedies promptly upon the default of any
defendant. All stipulations affecting the progress of the case must be approved by the Court.
Local Rule 8.3.
No oral argument of this matter will be heard unless ordered by the Court. The Order will
stand submitted upon the filing of a responsive pleading or motion on or before the date upon
which a response by plaintiffs is due.
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Initials of Preparer

CV-90 (06/04)

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