Ty Kirkpatrick v. Timothy Hubman

Case 2:20-cv-10161-FMO-SK Document Filed 04/08/ Page 1 of Page ID #:609

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

Case No. CV 20-10161 FMO (SKx) Date April 8, 2022 Title Ty Kirkpatrick v. Timothy Hubman, et al.

Present: The Honorable Fernando M. Olguin, United States District Judge Gabriela Garcia None None Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorney Present for Plaintiff(s): Attorney Present for Defendant(s): None Present None Present Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order to Show Cause: Representation of Counsel On March 8, 2022, plaintiff Ty Kirkpatrick (“Kirkpatrick”), proceeding pro se, filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) adding Consulting Direct, Inc. as a plaintiff pursuant to the Court’s Order of February 28, 2022. (See Dkt. 65, FAC at ¶¶ 2-3). However, Kirkpatrick may not represent Consulting Direct, Inc., as it is well-settled that corporations and other business entities cannot appear pro se in federal court; Consulting Direct, Inc. must be represented by licensed counsel. See Rowland v. Cal. Men’s Colony,…