Opinion
2:22-cv-02387-RGK-PDx
08-19-2022
Ana Ventura v. Phon Ly et al.
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
R. GARY KLAUSNER, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order to Show Cause re Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution
Absent a showing of good cause, an action must be dismissed without prejudice if the summons and complaint are not served on a defendant within 90 days after the complaint is filed. Fed.R.Civ.Proc. 4(m). Generally, defendants must answer the complaint within 21 days after service (60 days if the defendant is the United States). Fed.R.Civ.Proc. 12(a)(1).
In the present case, it appears that one or more of these time periods has not been met. Accordingly, the court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing by August 25, 2022, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution as to certain defendant/s.
Alternatively, the Court will consider the following a satisfactory response to the Order to Show Cause:
[ ] Proof of TIMELY service of summons and operative complaint by__ as to:
[•] Response to the Complaint by August 22, 2022 , by the following defendant(s): PHON LY
-or
[•] If a defendant listed above does not respond by August 22, 2022, Plaintiff's application for entry of default by clerk pursuant to Rule 55a of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by August 25, 2022.
[ ] Plaintiff's motion for default judgment pursuant to Rule 55b of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as to defendant(s):
[List defendants]
[•] Plaintiff's Request to Dismiss the action by August 25, 2022.
If a satisfactory response is not timely filed, the matter or the listed defendants will be dismissed for lack of prosecution.
Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the court finds that this matter is appropriate for submission without oral argument.
Plaintiff is ordered serve this order upon any defendant listed herein and file a proof of service by August 22, 2022.