Opinion
2:21-cv-07232-SSS-AFMx
09-21-2022
Robert Rozier, et al. v. Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service
PRESENT: THE HONORABLE SUNSHINE S. SYKES, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
CIVIL MINUTES-GENERAL
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AS TO WHY SANCTIONS SHOULD NOT BE IMPOSED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS COURT'S ORDER [DKT. 43] AND/OR SERVE REMAINING DEFENDANT
On July 14, 2022, the Court issued a Scheduling Notice and Order (“Order”) [Dkt. 43], confirming receipt of the Parties' email communication regarding the status of the remaining Defendant United States of America Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service (“Defendant”). Pursuant to the Court's Order, an Order to Show Cause hearing regarding failure to serve the Defendant was scheduled for September 23, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., via video conference. The Court further directed Plaintiff to file, no later than September 16, 2022, a Status Report, if a Proof of Service of Summons and Complaint had not yet been filed. As of today's date, Plaintiff has yet to file a Proof of Service of Summons and Complaint or a Status Report.
Accordingly, the Court ORDERS counsel for Plaintiff Shahin Shawn Karimian to show cause why he should not be sanctioned in the amount of $500 for his failure to comply with the Court's Order [Dkt. 43] and/or serve Defendant United States of America Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service.
Counsel is required to respond in writing on or before September 27, 2022, by 12:00 noon. Counsel's failure to respond or file a satisfactory response may result in the imposition of sanctions against counsel. In addition, the Court hereby SETS an Order to Show Cause hearing regarding sanctions for failure to comply with this Court's Order [Dkt. 43] and/or serve the remaining Defendant on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., via video conference.
Furthermore, the Order to Show Cause hearing set for Friday, September 23, 2022, is hereby VACATED.
IT IS SO ORDERED.