(PS) Sweeting v. FBI, et al

Filing 7

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 08/28/2024 DIRECTING Plaintiff to SHOW CAUSE, in writing, within 14 days, why the failure to file an amended complaint should not result in a recommendation that this case be dismissed for failure to prosecute. (Lopez, K)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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SIERRA M. SWEETING,

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No. 2:23-cv-2807-DJC-SCR

Plaintiff,
v.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION, et al.,
Defendants.

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Plaintiff Sierra M. Sweeting is proceeding in this action pro se. This matter was referred

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to the undersigned in accordance with Local Rule 302(c)(21) and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). On

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December 4, 2023, plaintiff filed a complaint and a motion to proceed in forma pauperis (“IFP”).

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ECF Nos. 1 and 2. On April 23, 2024, this court screened the complaint per the screening process

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required by the IFP statute and dismissed the complaint for failure to comply with Federal Rule of

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Civil Procedure 8 and failure to state a claim. ECF No. 5. The court’s order provided in relevant

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part that within 28 days “an amended complaint shall be filed that cures the defects noted in this

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order and complies with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.” ECF No. 5 at 5-6. Plaintiff did

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not file an amended complaint.

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Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff shall show cause, in
writing, within 14 days, why the failure to file an amended complaint should not result in a
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recommendation that this case be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Plaintiff may respond by

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filing an amended complaint that complies with the court’s prior order. If plaintiff fails to

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respond, the court will recommend dismissal of this case pursuant to Local Civil Rule 110.

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SO ORDERED.
DATED: August 28, 2024

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