Kevin Lofton v. United States
United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaMay 22, 20242:23-cv-09089California217 words
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. CV 23-09089-SPG-AS Date May 22, 2024
Title Kevin Lofton v. United States of America
Present: The Honorable SHERILYN PEACE GARNETT
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Patricia Gomez Not Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder
Attorneys Present for Plaintiff: Attorneys Present for Defendants:
Not Present Not Present
Proceeding: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER
Plaintiff is ORDERED to show cause why this case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Link v. Wabash R. Co., 370 U.S. 626 (1962) (Court has inherent power to dismiss for lack of prosecution on its own motion).
The below time period has not been met. Accordingly, the Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiffs to show cause, in writing, on or before June 5, 2024, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. This matter will stand submitted upon the filing of Plaintiffs response. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78. Failure to respond will be deemed consent to the dismissal of the action.
Defendant United States of America did not answer the complaint, yet Plaintiff has failed to request…