Opinion
EDCV 23-2286-MWF(SPx)
01-19-2024
United States of America v. Craig Ferguson
Present: The Honorable: MICHAEL W. FITZGERALD, United States District Judge
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
A review of the docket in this action reflects that the Complaint was filed on November 6, 2023. (Docket No. 1). On December 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Proof of Service of the Summons and Complaint, reflecting personal service on Defendant Craig Ferguson on December 11, 2023. (Docket No. 11). Defendant Ferguson's response to the Complaint was due January 2, 2024.
The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to show cause why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. In response to this Order to Show Cause, the Court will accept the following no later than FEBRUARY 5, 2024.
■ BY DEFENDANT: Response to the Complaint. The parties may also file an appropriate stipulation to extend the time within which Defendant must respond to the Complaint.
OR
■ BY PLAINTIFF: Application to Clerk to Enter Default.
No oral argument on this matter will be heard unless otherwise ordered by the Court. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 78; Local Rule 7-15. The Order will stand submitted upon the filing of the response to the Order to Show Cause. Failure to respond to the Order to Show Cause by February 5, 2024 will result in the dismissal of this action.
IT IS SO ORDERED.