United States District Court for the Central District of California, 2026

Michael Harris v. P&W Food Trading LLC et al

Michael Harris v. P&W Food Trading LLC et al
United States District Court for the Central District of California · Decided January 13, 2026
Michael Harris v. P&W Food Trading LLC et al

Trial Court Opinion

CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL Case No. CV 25-10544-SK Date: January 13, 2026 Title Michael Harris v. P&W Food Trading LLC et al

Present: The Honorable: Steve Kim, United States Magistrate Judge Connie Chung n/a Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Attorneys Present for Plaintiff(s): Attorneys Present for Defendant(s): None present None present

Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION For the reason indicated below, Plaintiff is ordered to show cause on or before January 27, 2026 why this case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution as to M & O Properties, Ltd. Link v. Wabash R. Co., 370 U.S. 626 (1962) (Court has inherent power to dismiss for lack of prosecution on its own motion).

Defendant M & O Properties, Ltd. did not answer the complaint, yet Plaintiff has failed to request entry of default, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a). Plaintiff can satisfy this order by seeking entry of default or by dismissing the complaint as to this defendant.

Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Court finds that this matter is appropriate for submission without oral argument. The Order to Show Cause will stand submitted upon the filing of Plaintiff’s response. Failure to respond to this Order to Show Cause will be deemed consent to the dismissal of this defendant.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

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