Garvin v. IAD Auto, Inc.

Filing 13

MEMORANDUM. Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 4/29/2015. (kns, Deputy Clerk)(c/m 4/29/15)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MARYLAND
PETER J. MESSITTE

6500 CHERRYWOOD LANE
GREENBELT, MARYLAND 20770
301-344-0632

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Counsel of Record

FROM:

Judge Peter J. Messitte

RE:

Garvin v. IAD Auto, Inc.
Civil No. PJM 14-3566

DATE:

April 29, 2015
***

On March 25, 2015, the Court was advised by counsel for Garvin that significant communication
difficulties have developed between counsel and Garvin which make it impossible for counsel to
represent Garvin effectively and ethically. See ECF No. 10. Counsel for Garvin advises that in
the last few months, he has made several attempts to contact Garvin by telephone, text message
and mail. He advises that he has complied with Local Rule 101.2.a by filing a certificate stating
(a) the name and last known address of his client, and (b) that a written notice has been mailed to
his client at least seven days prior to the filing of the motion advising the client of his proposed
withdrawal. IAD Auto consents to this Motion. ECF No. 12.
On April 8, 2015, the Court mailed to Garvin’s last known address an Order, ECF No. 11,
directing Garvin to show cause by letter to the Court whether he intended to continue with this
case even if his counsel is granted leave to withdraw, and whether he intended to secure new
counsel or represent himself. If Garvin failed to respond within twenty days of the date of the
letter, the Order indicated that the Court would dismiss the case without prejudice.
On April 17, 2015, the Court’s letter to Garvin was returned undeliverable. To date, the Court
has received no communication from Garvin. Accordingly, the Court GRANTS counsel for
Garvin’s Motion to Withdraw, ECF No. 10, and DISMISSES WITHOUT PREJUDICE the
Complaint, ECF No. 2.
A separate Order will follow.
/s/
PETER J. MESSITTE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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