Opinion
8:23-01906 JVS (ADS)
12-30-2024
Larry Butler v. O'Neil Moving Systems, Inc., et al.
PRESENT THE HONORABLE AUTUMN D. SPAETH, UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING SANCTIONS
On December 16, 2024, the Court held an initial pre-settlement conference between the parties. (Dkt. No. 31.) Plaintiff's counsel arrived fifteen minutes late. The Court continued the pre-settlement conference to December 30, 2024. (Id.) Plaintiff's counsel, however, failed to appear.
The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to show cause by no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025, why he should not be sanctioned and ordered to pay an amount to recompense Defendant for opposing counsel's attorney fees. The Court further ORDERS that an in-person hearing is set January 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Defendant's counsel need not appear.
IT IS SO ORDERED.