Lawanda M. Carter v. United States

Filing 15

MINUTES (In Chambers) SECOND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge James V. Selna: The Court, on its own motion, hereby ORDERS plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing no later than September 30, 2020, 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: A VALID Proof of service of and/or Answer by the defendant(s) or plaintiff's request for entry of default. (See document for details.) Scheduling Conference set for August 31, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. is VACATED. (es)

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

SACV 20-00929JVS(ADSx)

Title

Lawanda M Carter v United States

Present: The
Honorable

Date

September 9, 2020

James V. Selna, U.S. District Court Judge
Lisa Bredahl

Not Present

Deputy Clerk

Court Reporter

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:

Attorneys Present for Defendants:

Not Present

Not Present

Proceedings:

(In Chambers) SECOND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL

FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION
The Court, on its own motion, hereby ORDERS plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing no later than
September 30, 2020, 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
X

A VALID Proof of service of and/or
Answer by the defendant(s) or plaintiff's request for entry of default.

The proof of service filed by the plaintiff on July 16, 2020 is not valid service. Service is not
complete until the proof of service is filed with the original or a copy of the compelted return of
service of registered or certified mail indicating that the mail was received.
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
Scheduling Conference set for August 31, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. is VACATED.

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

SACV 20-00929JVS(ADSx)

Title

Date

September 9, 2020

Lawanda M Carter v United States
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Initials of Preparer

CV-90 (06/04)

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