Opinion
SACV 23-01997-FWS (KESx)
01-19-2024
The Manning Group LLC v. Neudesic LLC
PRESENT: HONORABLE FRED W. SLAUGHTER, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
CIVIL MINUTES- GENERAL
PROCEEDINGS: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION
The Court, on its own motion, hereby ORDERS plaintiff's counsel, to show cause in writing no later than February 1, 2024, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution for failure to file a joint report (FRCivP 26). As an alternative to a written response by plaintiff, the Court will consider the filing of one of the following, as an appropriate response to this CSC, on or before the above dated:
X Filing of the parties' Joint Report (FRCivP 26) pursuant to the court's Order Setting Rule 26(f) Scheduling Conference
Absent a showing of good cause, an action shall be dismissed if the summons and complaint have not been served upon all defendants within 90 days after the filing of the complaint. Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 (m). The Court may dismiss the action prior to the expiration of such time, however, if plaintiffs have not diligently prosecuted the action.
It is plaintiffs responsibility to respond promptly to all Orders and to prosecute the action diligently, including filing proofs of service and stipulations extending time to respond. If necessary, plaintiffs must also pursue Rule 55 remedies promptly upon the default of any defendant. All stipulations affecting the progress of the case must be approved by the Court. Local Rule 8.3.
The court CONTINUES the Scheduling Conference to March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.