Opinion
2:20-cv-00004-JAM-JDP (PS)
11-23-2021
MICHAEL C. SCHOOL, Plaintiff, v. OLIVIA RODRIGUES, et al., Defendants.
ORDER DIRECTING THE PARTIES TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE ECF NO. 22
RESPONSE DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS
JEREMY D. PETERSON UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
On November 23, 2021, plaintiff, proceeding without counsel, filed a notice of voluntary dismissal. ECF No. 22. However, because defendants have already answered the complaint, plaintiff may not dismiss this case unilaterally. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i). Accordingly, within 30 days of the date of entry of this order, defendants are directed either to enter into and to file a stipulation of dismissal with plaintiff under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) or to file a notice indicating that they are not at this time stipulating to dismissal. The initial scheduling conference, set for December 2, 2021, is vacated.
IT IS SO ORDERED.