Opinion
CV 23-09089-SPG-AS
05-22-2024
Kevin Lofton v. United States of America
Present: The Honorable SHERILYN PEACE GARNETT, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Proceeding: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER
Plaintiff is ORDERED to show cause why this case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Link v. Wabash R. Co., 370 U.S. 626 (1962) (Court has inherent power to dismiss for lack of prosecution on its own motion).
The below time period has not been met. Accordingly, the Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiffs to show cause, in writing, on or before June 5, 2024, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. This matter will stand submitted upon the filing of Plaintiffs response. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 78. Failure to respond will be deemed consent to the dismissal of the action.
Defendant United States of America did not answer the complaint, yet Plaintiff has failed to request entry of default, pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 55(a). Plaintiff can satisfy this order by seeking entry of default or by dismissing the complaint.
IT IS SO ORDERED.