Allen et al v. G.D. Searle LLC et al

Filing 75

ORDER RE: (3130) Motion to Withdraw as Attorney in case M:05-cv-01699-CRB by Judge Charles R. Breyer. (crblc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/31/2009)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

IN RE BEXTRA AND CELEBREX MARKETING, SALES PRACTICES AND 12 PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION,
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No. MDL 05-01699 CRB ORDER RE: MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL

/ This document relates to: Ethel L. Cook, 3:05-cv-4779 David L. Davis, 3:08-cv-1858 Judith Hubble, 3:06-cv-0087 Earl J. Lachney, 3:06-cv-3094 Edna Martinez, 3:07-cv-1125 William Masterson, 3:07-cv-1529 Randolph D. McMillion, et al., 3:07-cv-0473 ____________________________________/

Now pending before the Court is the motion of Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis and Miles, P.C., along with each referring and/or co-counsel for the above-named Plaintiffs, to withdraw as counsel of record for the above-named Plaintiffs in this matter. After carefully considering the motion, the Court ORDERS PLAINTIFFS TO SHOW CAUSE as to why (1) counsel's motion to withdraw as counsel of record should not be granted; and (2) Plaintiffs' lawsuits should not be dismissed for a lack of prosecution. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41. If Plaintiffs wish to contest the withdrawal of counsel and/or dismissal of Plaintiffs' lawsuits for failure to prosecute, Plaintiffs shall notify the Court in writing on or before September 25, 2009 of the reasons the withdrawal should not be granted or the cases

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dismissed. If Plaintiffs will be proceeding without a lawyer, Plaintiffs must advise the Court of how the Court should contact Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs are warned that Plaintiffs' failure to communicate with the Court in writing as set forth above may result in dismissal of Plaintiffs' claims with prejudice. Plaintiffs' counsel shall ensure that Plaintiffs receive a copy of this Order. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: August 31, 2009 HONORABLE CHARLES R. BREYER United States District Judge

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