Opinion
CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:14-CV-346
11-29-2017
ROBERT CALDERON, Plaintiff, v. CASSANDRA LOPEZ, et al., Defendants.
ORDER OF DISMISSAL
Robert Calderon has filed a complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging violations of his civil rights. However, Calderon has failed to state a cognizable claim. The Court issued a show cause order in which it ordered Calderon to state his claims in more detail (Dkt. 8). Calderon never responded and has not otherwise contacted the Court. The Court's show cause order was returned as undeliverable (Dkt. 9).
A court may dismiss an action sua sponte for failure to prosecute or for failure to comply with any court order. Larson v. Scott, 157 F.3d 1030, 1031-32 (5th Cir. 1998). "This authority flows from the Court's inherent power to control its docket and prevent undue delays in the disposition of pending cases." Boudwin v. Graystone Ins. Co., Ltd., 756 F.2d 399, 401 (5th Cir. 1985) (citing Link v. Wabash Railroad Co., 370 U.S. 626 (1962)). Calderon has not complied with the Court's show cause order, and he has not shown any desire to continue pursuing this case.
Based on the foregoing, the Court ORDERS as follows:
1. This case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for failure to prosecute and for failure to comply with the Court's order to show cause.
2. Any pending motions are DENIED as moot.
This is a FINAL JUDGMENT.
The Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this order to the parties.
SIGNED at Galveston, Texas on November 29, 2017.
/s/_________
GEORGE C. HANKS, JR.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE