Opinion
2:22-cv-02325-SB-JC
05-16-2022
Antonio Fernandez v. Janet S. Golden, et al.
PRESENT: THE HONORABLE STANLEY BLUMENFELD, JR., U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) Order to Show Cause re: Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution
Generally, defendants other than the United States must answer the complaint within 21 days after service. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(a)(1). On May 9, 2022, Plaintiff filed proof that Defendant Janet S. Golden, was served on April 22, 2022. Dkt. No. 12. A responsive pleading was due on May 13, 2022. None has been filed, and Plaintiff has not sought entry of default or default judgment. Plaintiff is ordered to show cause, in writing, no later than May 23, 2022, why this defendant should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution.
The Court will consider as an appropriate response to this Order to Show Cause the filing, on or before the above date, of an application for entry of default under Rule 55(a). No oral argument on this matter will be heard unless otherwise ordered by the Court. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 78; Local Rule 7-15.
Upon receipt of the remedy mentioned above, this Order to Show Cause will be automatically discharged without further order. Failure to respond to the Order to Show Cause will result in the dismissal without prejudice of the action in its entirety. 1