Opinion
CV 22-1823 MWF (MAAx)
06-03-2022
Adriane Lowe v. C. R. Bard, Inc., et al.
Present: The Honorable: MICHAEL W. FITZGERALD, United States District Judge
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
A review of the docket in this action reflects that the Complaint was filed on March 18, 2022. (Docket No. 1). Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(m), the time to serve the Complaint will expire on June 16, 2022.
The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to show cause why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. In response to this Order to Show Cause, the Court will accept the following no later than JUNE 17, 2022.
■ BY PLAINTIFF: PROOFS OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint.
AND/OR
■ BY DEFENDANTS: RESPONSES TO THE COMPLAINT. The parties may also file an appropriate stipulation to extend the time within which Defendants must respond to the Complaint.
OR
■ BY PLAINTIFF: APPLICATIONS FOR CLERK TO ENTER DEFAULT.
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. The Order will stand submitted upon the filing of the response to the Order to Show Cause. Failure to respond to the Order to Show Cause by June 17, 2022 will result in the dismissal of this action.
IT IS SO ORDERED.