Laughter v. Sims et al

Filing 19

ORDER that the Plaintiff's claims against the Defendant Dylan Sims are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to issue a notice to the parties to conduct an initial attorneys' conference as required by Local Civil Rule 16.1(a). Signed by Chief Judge Martin Reidinger on 9/9/2021. (rhf)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
ASHEVILLE DIVISION
CIVIL CASE NO. 1:21-cv-00013-MR-WCM

MICHELLE LAUGHTER,

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Plaintiff,
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vs.
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DYLAN SIMS, RICHARD M.
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MADDEN, RICHARD M. MADDEN II, )
and MADDEN’S ACE HARDWARE,
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Defendants.
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ORDER

THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte.
On August 6, 2021, the Court entered an Order directing the Plaintiff
to confirm that service has been made on Defendant Sims or in the absence
of service, to show good cause for her failure to effect service on Sims. [Doc.
18]. The Plaintiff was warned that failure to comply with the Court’s directive
would result in the dismissal of her claims against Sims without prejudice.
[Id. at 3].
More than fourteen (14) days have passed, and the Plaintiff has not
responded to the Court’s Order. Accordingly, the Plaintiff’s claims against
the Defendant Dylan Sims are dismissed without prejudice.

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IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Plaintiff’s claims against the
Defendant Dylan Sims are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to issue a notice to the
parties to conduct an initial attorneys’ conference as required by Local Civil
Rule 16.1(a).
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Signed: September 9, 2021

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