Opinion
2:22-cv-06931-DSF-PVC
11-02-2022
SHANE SCOFIELD Plaintiffs, v. NATIONAL TAX ADVISORY SERVICES LLC, et al. Defendants.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION
Dale S. Fischer United States District Judge
Generally, defendants must answer the complaint within 21 days after service or 60 days if the defendant is the United States. Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(a)(1).
In this case, National Tax Advisory Services LLC failed to plead or otherwise defend within the relevant time. The Court orders plaintiff to show cause in writing on or before November 16, 2022 why the claims against the non-appearing defendant(s) should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Failure to respond to this Order may result in sanctions, including dismissal for failure to prosecute.
IT IS SO ORDERED.