Opinion
5:24-cv-01173-SSS-SHKx
12-02-2024
Maria D. Martinez De Zuniga v. The Salvation Army DBA The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Riverside County, 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 June 4, 2024, Plaintiff Maria D. Martinez De Zuniga filed her Complaint in which numerous Doe defendants are listed. [See Dkt. 1, Compl. (“Complaint”), at 3-4 ¶¶ 9-14]. 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 January 3, 2025. 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.