United States District Court for the Central District of California, 2022

Sam Benford v. Margarita Jimenez

Sam Benford v. Margarita Jimenez
United States District Court for the Central District of California · Decided October 13, 2022
Sam Benford v. Margarita Jimenez

Trial Court Opinion

Case 2:22-cv-04759-SPG-GJS Document 14 Filed 10/13/22 Page1of2 Page ID #:72 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL Case □□□ □□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ Date October 13, 2022 Title Sam Benford v. Margarita Jimenez et al Present: The Honorable SHERILYN PEACE GARNETT, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE Patricia Gomez Not applicable Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: Proceedings: [In Chambers] Order To Show Cause Re: Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution Plaintiff(s) are ORDERED to show cause why this case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Link v. Wabash R. Co., 370 U.S. 626 (1962) (Court has inherent power to dismiss for lack of prosecution on its own motion).

The below time period(s) has not been met. Accordingly, the Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff(s) to show cause, in writing, on or before October 28, 2022, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. This matter will stand submitted upon the filing of Plaintiff(s) response. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78. Failure to respond will be deemed consent to the dismissal of the action.

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. Plaintiff(s) have failed to file a proof of service within 90 days of the filing of the Complaint on the following Defendant(s): Margarita Jimenez CV 90 (12/02) CIVIL MINUTES GENERAL Initials of Deputy Clerk PG Case 2:22-cv-04759-SPG-GJS Document 14 Filed 10/13/22 Page 2of2 Page ID #:73 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL Case No. 2:22-cv-04759-SPG-GJS Date October 13, 2022 Title Sam Benford v. Margarita Jimenez et al Plaintiff(s) can satisfy this order by showing that service was effectuated within the 90 day deadline or by showing good cause for the failure to do so. Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m).

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Initials of Preparer PG

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