Opinion
CV 21-364-DMG (GJSx)
09-23-2022
Bertha Rodriguez v. Macy's West Stores, Inc., et al.
PRESENT: THE HONORABLE DOLLY M. GEE, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE.
CIVIL MINUTES-GENERAL
Proceedings: IN CHAMBERS-ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY SANCTIONS SHOULD NOT BE IMPOSED FOR FAILURE TO FILE A JOINT STATUS REPORT
The parties were required to file a Joint Status Report regarding the outcome of the arbitration in this matter by May 14, 2022. [See Doc. ## 11 (ordering parties to file a joint status report within 10 days after issuance of an arbitration ruling), 12 (Defendant's status report stating the Arbitrator issued a final award on May 4, 2022).] The parties failed to do so, instead filing unilateral status reports on September 8, 2022. [See Doc. ## 12, 13.] The parties are therefore ORDERED to show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for their failure to file a joint status report by the due date.
The Court has nevertheless reviewed the parties' unilateral status reports. By no later than October 3, 2022, the parties shall file a joint status report regarding whether the Court should lift the stay to permit Defendant to file a motion to confirm the arbitration award and to permit Plaintiff to amend her Complaint to assert a claim for breach of contract, which may then be arbitrated.
IT IS SO ORDERED.