Opinion
CV 22-284 MWF (PVCx)
04-22-2022
Transamerica Life Insurance Company v. James Richards, 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 January 13, 2022. (Docket Nos. 1 and 2). On April 1, 2022, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). (Docket No. 29). The FAC did not add new parties. Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(m), the time to serve the FAC expired on April 13, 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 MAY 6, 2022.
■ BY PLAINTIFF: PROOF OF SERVICE of Summons and FAC on Defendants.
AND/OR
■ BY DEFENDANTS: RESPONSES TO THE FAC.
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 May 6, 2022 will result in the dismissal of this action.
IT IS SO ORDERED.