Bridget Botto v. World Salsa Festival, LLC
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. 2:25-cv-07203-SSC Date: December 22, 2025 Title Bridget Botto v. World Salsa Festival, LLC
Present: The Honorable Stephanie S. Christensen, U.S. Magistrate Judge
Teagan Snyder n/a Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: None Present None Present
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) Order To Show Cause Regarding Dismissal For Lack Of Prosecution
Plaintiff Bridget Botto brought this putative class action against Defendant World Salsa Festival, LLC, alleging that Defendant’s abusive marketing text messages violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991. (ECF 1.) On October 8, 2025, the Court denied Defendant’s motion to proceed pro se or in the alternative for appointment of counsel. (ECF 11.) The Court sets a deadline of November 10, 2025, for Defendant to have counsel appear on its behalf. The Court warned that if no counsel filed a Notice of Appearance by that deadline, Plaintiff may file motions to strike the answer and for entry of default. United States v. High Country Broad. Co., 3 F.3d 1244,…