The Estate of Nassir Black v. Giant Inland Empire RV Center Inc

I. Background

Plaintiff The Estate of Nassir Black, an estate proceeding pro se, filed a Complaint for Tort (“Complaint”) (Dkt. 1). Plaintiff also filed a request to proceed in forma pauperis (Dkt. 2). The Court issued an Order to Show Cause Why this Case Should Not Be Dismissed (“Order”) (Dkt. 6). In the Order, the Court explained that the Central District’s Local Rules permit “[o]nly individuals [to] represent themselves pro se.” Order at 1 (quoting L.R. 83-2.2.2). The Court concluded by ordering Plaintiff to show cause for why this case should not be dismissed for appearing improperly without legal counsel. Id. Plaintiff responded to the Order on December 28, 2023 (“Response”) (Dkt. 9), but Plaintiff did not retain legal counsel. In its Response, Plaintiff indicated that the trustee cannot hire a lawyer because doing so may breach his fiduciary duty to the trust. Id. at 4.

II. Discussion

Dismissal of this action is warranted due to Plaintiff’s failure to prosecute this case and comply with court orders. The Court has the inherent power to achieve the orderly

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