Thompson v. City of Oakland et al

Filing 19

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND VACATING HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS. Show Cause Response due by 4/21/2014. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on 4/14/14. (jjoS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/14/2014)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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ELLA R. THOMPSON,

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Plaintiff,

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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No. C 13-05287 JSW

v.
CITY OF OAKLAND, ET AL.,

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND
VACATING HEARING ON
MOTIONS TO DISMISS

Defendants.
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This matter is set for a hearing on April 25, 2014 on the motions to dismiss filed by the

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Defendants City of Oakland and A&B Auto Company. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule of the

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Northern District 7-3, an opposition or statement of non-opposition to these motion were due to

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be filed and served by no later than March 14, 2014. To date, Plaintiff has not filed an

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opposition or statement of non-opposition to either motion.

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Plaintiff is HEREBY ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE in writing, by no later than April

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21, 2014, why the pending motions to dismiss should not be granted in light of her failure to file

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timely oppositions or statements of non-opposition. If Plaintiff seeks to file a substantive

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response to Defendants’ motions, Plaintiff must demonstrate good cause for failing to file her

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opposition brief in a timely fashion. In her response to this Order, Plaintiff is also directed to

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show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Plaintiff is

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admonished that his failure to respond this Order by April 21, 2014, will result in a dismissal of

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this action without further notice.

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If Plaintiff files a substantive response to Defendants’ motions and demonstrates good

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cause for her delay, the Court will provide Defendants an opportunity to file a reply brief by no

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later than May 2, 2014. The hearing set for April 25, 2014 is HEREBY VACATED and shall

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be reset, if necessary, by further order.

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The Court advises Plaintiff that the Handbook for Pro Se Litigants, contains helpful

the Clerk’s office. The Court also advises Plaintiff that she also may wish to seek assistance

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from the Legal Help Center. Plaintiff may call the Legal Help Center at [phone],

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extension 8657, or sign up on the 15th Floor of the Courthouse, Room 2796, for a free

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appointment with an attorney who may be able to provide basic legal help, but not legal

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For the Northern District of California

information about proceeding without an attorney, is available through the Court’s website or in

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United States District Court

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representation.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: April 14, 2014
JEFFREY S. WHITE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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ELLA R. THOMPSON,

Case Number: CV13-05287 JSW

Plaintiff,

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

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v.
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CITY OF OAKLAND et al,
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Defendant.

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am an employee in the Office of the Clerk, U.S.
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said copy(ies) in a postage paid envelope addressed to the person(s) hereinafter listed, by
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delivery receptacle located in the Clerk's office.
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17 Ella R. Thompson
4933 Cougar Peak Court
18 Antioch, CA 94531
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Richard W. Wieking, Clerk
By: Jennifer Ottolini, Deputy Clerk