Cyrus Haroonian v. City of Los Angeles
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
19 On May 28, 2021, plaintiff, who is at liberty and is proceeding pro se, paid 20 the filing fee and filed a complaint against multiple defendants including Angel 21 Sindayen and Steven Ongele. On June 2, 2021, the assigned Magistrate Judge 22 issued an Order Regarding Service of Process (“June Order”) advising plaintiff that 23 pursuant to Rule 4(m) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (“Rule 4(m)”), 24 service of the summons and complaint must be accomplished on each defendant 25 within 90 days after filing the complaint, i.e., by August 26, 2021. (Docket No. 4). 26 The June Order directed plaintiff to file separate proof of service forms for each 27 defendant served within the 90-day period, and cautioned plaintiff that his failure 28 to effectuate proper service by August 26, 2021, might result in dismissal of the action without prejudice as to any unserved defendant. (Docket No. 4 at 1). The June Order also provided plaintiff with information about the Federal “Pro Se” Clinics that offer information and guidance to individuals like plaintiff who are representing themselves in federal civil actions. (Docket No. 4 at 3-4). As…