Opinion
SA CV 21-01168-DOC-(JDEx)
02-07-2022
SGII, Inc. v. Soda Chanda Suon
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
HONORABLE DAVID O. CARTER, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
PROCEEDINGS: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION OF DEFENDANT SODA CHANDA SUON'S CLAIMS AGAINST THIRD PARTY DEFENDANT ADONIS, INC.
The Court, on its own motion, hereby ORDERS Plaintiff's counsel to submit a response in writing no later than February 11, 2022 to show cause why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a court appearance, the Court will consider the filing of one of the following, as an appropriate response to this OSC, on or before the above Dated:
X Answer to the Complaint;
X Request for Entry of Default; or
X Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (F.R.Civ.P. 41)
Absent a showing of good cause, an action shall be dismissed if the summons and complaint have not been served upon all defendants within 90 days after the filing of the complaint. Fed. R. Civ. P 4(m). The Court may dismiss the entire action prior to the expiration of such time, however, if plaintiff has not diligently prosecuted the action.
It is plaintiff's responsibility to respond promptly to all Orders and to prosecute the action diligently, including filing proofs of service and stipulations extending time to respond. If necessary, plaintiffs must also pursue Rule 55 remedies promptly upon the default of any defendant. All stipulations affecting the progress of the case must be approved by the Court. Local Rule 7-1.