Randle et al v. Pfizer Inc.

Filing 13

ORDER RE: MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 11/10/2009. (crblc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/10/2009)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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

IN RE BEXTRA AND CELEBREX MARKETING, SALES PRACTICES AND PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION, _________________________________/ This document relates to: Debra Randle, 06-3811 CRB _________________________________/

No. MDL 05-01699 CRB ORDER RE: MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL

Now pending before the Court is the motion of Michael Hingle and Associates to withdraw as counsel for Plaintiff Debra Randle in the above matter. After carefully considering the motion, the Court hereby ORDERS PLAINTIFF TO SHOW CAUSE as to why (1) Michael Hingle and Associates' motion to withdraw as counsel 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 the Plaintiff's lawsuit for failure to prosecute, Plaintiff shall notify the Court in writing on or before December 4, 2009 of the reasons the withdrawal should not be granted or the case dismissed. If Plaintiff wishes to proceed with this action, Plaintiff

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

shall advise the Court of the name and address of Plaintiff's new counsel or, if Plaintiff will be representing herself, Plaintiff must advise the Court of Plaintiff's contact information. Plaintiff is warned that her failure to communicate with the Court in writing as set forth above may result in dismissal of her action with prejudice. Plaintiff's counsel shall ensure that Plaintiff receives a copy of this Order. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: November 10, 2009

_________________________________ CHARLES R. BREYER UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

G:\CRBALL\2005\1699\showcauseorders\Randle OSC (3).wpd