Augillard et al v. Merck & Co., Inc. et al

Filing 6

ORDER to show cause why motion to withdraw should not be granted and case dismissed (Augillard, 06-2675). Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 3/4/2009. (crblc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/4/2009)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 United United States District Court For the Northern District of California 11 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, 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 No. MDL 05-01699 CRB ORDER RE: MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL / This document relates to: JOHN AUGILLARD, 06-2675 CRB ___________________________________/ Now pending for decision is the motion of Natacha Hutchinson to withdraw as counsel of record for plaintiff John Augillard in the above matter. After carefully considering the motion, the Court ORDERS PLAINTIFF TO SHOW CAUSE as to why (1) the motion of Natacha Hutchinson to withdraw as counsel of record should not be granted; and (2) plaintiff's lawsuit should not be dismissed for a lack of prosecution. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41. If plaintiff wishes to contest the withdrawal of counsel and/or dismissal of plaintiff's lawsuit for failure to prosecute, plaintiff shall notify the Court in writing on or before March 27, 2009 of the reasons the withdrawal should not be granted or the case dismissed. If plaintiff will be proceeding without a lawyer, plaintiff must advise the Court of how the Court should contact plaintiff. Plaintiff is warned that plaintiff's failure to communicate with the Court in writing as 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 United States District Court For the Northern District of California 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 set forth above may result in dismissal of plaintiff's claims with prejudice. Plaintiff's counsel shall ensure that plaintiff receives a copy of this Order. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: March. 4, 2009 CHARLES R. BREYER UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE G:\CRBALL\2005\1699\showcauseorders\hutchin2 onosc.wpd s

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