Jones v. Plessas et al

Filing 54

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman on 8/23/2011 ORDERING that, within 30 days, Pltf shall file an opposition to 53 Motion to Dismiss. (Zignago, K.)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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MALIK JONES,

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Plaintiff,
vs.
C. PLESSAS, et al.,
Defendants.

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No. 2:09-cv-2133 FCD KJN P

ORDER
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On July 18, 2011, defendants Boretz, Krause and Laeres filed a motion to dismiss

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pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b) and Local Rule 230(l). Plaintiff has not

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opposed the motion.

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Local Rule 230(l) provides in part: “Failure of the responding party to file written

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opposition or to file a statement of no opposition may be deemed a waiver of any opposition to

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the granting of the motion . . ..” On January 4, 2011, plaintiff was advised of the requirements

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for filing an opposition to a motion and that failure to oppose such a motion may be deemed a

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waiver of opposition to the motion.

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Local Rule 110 provides that failure to comply with the Local Rules “may be

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grounds for imposition of any and all sanctions authorized by statute or Rule or within the

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inherent power of the Court.” In the order filed January 4, 2011, plaintiff was also advised that
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failure to comply with the Local Rules may result in a recommendation that the action be

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dismissed.

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Finally, Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides:

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Involuntary Dismissal; Effect. If the plaintiff fails to prosecute
or to comply with these rules or a court order, a defendant may
move to dismiss the action or any claim against it. Unless the
dismissal order states otherwise, a dismissal under this subdivision
(b) and any dismissal not under this rule—except one for lack of
jurisdiction, improper venue, or failure to join a party under Rule
19—operates as an adjudication on the merits.

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Id.

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Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, within thirty days of the

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date of this order, plaintiff shall file an opposition, if any, to the July 18, 2011 motion to dismiss.

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Failure to file an opposition will be deemed as consent to have the: (a) pending motion granted;

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(b) action dismissed for lack of prosecution; and (c) action dismissed based on plaintiff’s failure

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to comply with these rules and a court order. Such failure shall result in a recommendation that

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this action be dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b).

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DATED: August 23, 2011

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KENDALL J. NEWMAN
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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