Opinion
CV 24-21 MRW
04-10-2024
Kimberly Frazier v. Warren Howell
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Present Hon. Michael R. Wilner, U.S. Magistrate Judge
Proceedings: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
1. This is civil action commenced in early January 2024. The case was randomly assigned to Judge Wilner through the Court's Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program.
2. In late January 2024, Plaintiff filed proof of service indicating service of process on one of the named defendants in the action (Defendant Howell). (Docket # 10.) However, according to a status report filed in February 2024, Plaintiff has not been able to serve the trust defendant. (Docket # 11.) Plaintiff has not filed anything with the Court since then. Additionally, neither defendant has appeared in the case.
3. Plaintiff is ORDERED to show cause why the Court should not: (a) dismiss the action for failure to prosecute under Rules 4 and 41; or (b) enter a default against the defense under Rule 55. Plaintiff will respond to this OSC by declaration or other appropriate filing by April 24.