Opinion
8:24-cv-00584-DOC-DFM
05-17-2024
Jesus Eric Carasco v. E. Martin Estrada et al
Present: The Honorable DAVID O. CARTER, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
PROCEEDINGS: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION
The Court, on its own motion, hereby ORDERS the plaintiff to show cause in writing why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a written response, the Court will consider one of the following, as an appropriate response to this OSC, on or before June 15, 2024:
X Initial partial filing fee of $95.76 pursuant to the Court's March 27, 2024 order (Dkt. 8) attached herein.
Absent a showing of good cause, an action shall be dismissed if the summons and complaint have not been served upon all defendants within 90 days after the filing of the complaint. Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 (m). The Court may dismiss the action prior to the expiration of such time, however, if plaintiffs have not diligently prosecuted the action.
It is plaintiff's responsibility to respond promptly to all Orders and to prosecute the action diligently, including filing proofs of service and stipulations extending time to respond. If necessary, plaintiffs must also pursue Rule 55 remedies promptly upon the default of any defendant. All stipulations affecting the progress of the case must be approved by the Court. Local Rule 8.3.
No oral argument of this matter will be heard unless ordered by the Court. The Order will stand submitted upon the filing of a responsive pleading or motion on or before the date upon which a response by plaintiffs is due.