Kober
Jacob Kober, et al. v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations, et al.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
JACOB KOBER, et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-01011-CDB
Plaintiffs,
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY
SANCTIONS SHOULD NOT BE IMPOSED
v.
FOR PLAINTIFFS’ FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH THE COURT’S ORDERS AND FED.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
R. CIV. P. 4(m)
CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATIONS,
et al., 5-Day Deadline
Defendants.
17 Plaintiffs Jacob Kober, through successor in interest Sandra Janine Butler, and Sandra Janine Butler individually (“Plaintiffs”), initiated this action with the filing of a complaint on August 13, 2025, against Defendants California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations (“CDCR”), Kern Valley State Prison (“KVSP”), Christian Pfeiffer, and Matthew Perez. (Doc. 1). That same day, the Court entered an order setting a mandatory scheduling conference. (Doc. 3). The Court’s order directed Plaintiffs to “diligently pursue service of summons and complaint” and “promptly file proofs of service.” (Doc. 3 at 1). The order further advised Plaintiffs that failure to timely…