Omaha Steaks International, Inc. v. Bhasin

Filing 10

ORDER that Plaintiff shall have until September 25, 2017, to show cause why this case should not be dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) or for want of prosecution. The failure to timely comply with this order may result in dismissal of this action without further notice. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (LAC)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
OMAHA STEAKS INTERNATIONAL, INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.

8:17CV194
ORDER

SUNIL BHASIN, d/b/a STEAKS FROM
OMAHA,
Defendant.

This matter is before the Court sua sponte.

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m)

provides, “If a defendant is not served within 90 days after the complaint is filed, the court -- on
motion or on its own after notice to the plaintiff -- must dismiss the action without prejudice
against that defendant or order that service be made within a specified time.” Fed. R. Civ. P.
4(m).
Plaintiff filed the Complaint in this action more than 90-days ago, on June 6, 2017.
(Filing No. 1).

To date, Plaintiff has not filed a return of service indicating service on

Defendant, and Defendant has not entered a voluntary appearance. Accordingly,

IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff shall have until September 25, 2017, to show cause why
this case should not be dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) or for want of
prosecution. The failure to timely comply with this order may result in dismissal of this action
without further notice.
Dated this 11th day of September, 2017.
BY THE COURT:

s/ Michael D. Nelson
United States Magistrate Judge