Glidden v. Furgal et al

Filing 119

ORDER dismissing the action with prejudice. Signed by Honorable Joseph F Anderson, Jr on 04/18/2011. (bshr, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COLUMBIA DIVISION
Phillip E. Glidden,

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Plaintiff,
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v.
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John E. Potter,
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Defendant.
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C/A No. 3:08-1532-JFA

ORDER

This case came before the court for a rule to show cause hearing on April 18, 2011
at 9 AM. On April 11, 2011, the court ordered the plaintiff, Phillip E. Glidden, to appear
before the court and explain why he did not appear at a pretrial conference on April 6, 2011.
The plaintiff was also warned that his claim would be dismissed if he failed to appear at the
show cause hearing. The court attempted to serve notice of the show cause hearing on the
plaintiff by both regular and certified mail.1 Additionally, the Clerk of this Court attempted
to call the plaintiff at the phone number he provided and learned that the phone number is
no longer operational. In accordance with established procedures in this District, the plaintiff
was advised of his obligation to promptly notify the court of any change in his address or
telephone number. The plaintiff failed to appear again and explain why he was not present
at the pretrial conference.
Based upon the foregoing, it is hereby ordered that the above-captioned action be

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The court is informed that two attempts to deliver the notice by certified mail were
unsuccessful. The notice sent by regular mail has not been returned as of this date.

dismissed with prejudice.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

April 18, 2011
Columbia, South Carolina

Joseph F. Anderson, Jr.
United States District Judge

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