Opinion
5:24-cv-01611-SSS-DTBx
11-19-2024
Laura Chavez v. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, et al.
Present The Honorable SUNSHINE S. SYKES, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
CIVIL MINUTES- GENERAL
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING DOE DEFENDANTS
On July 31, 2024, Defendant Quest Diagnostics Incorporated filed their Notice of Removal in which numerous Doe defendants are listed. [See Dkt. 1]. As of the date of this order, there is no evidence in the record to show Plaintiff has timely served these defendants under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m).
Accordingly, Plaintiff is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the Doe defendants should not be dismissed for failure to name and serve a copy of the summons and Complaint on these defendants. Plaintiff must respond in writing by December 20, 2024. Failure to respond will result in a dismissal of the Doe Defendants under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) for failure to prosecute and failure to obey court orders.
IT IS SO ORDERED.