Bodden

(PS) Smith v. Bodden

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United States District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaFebruary 15, 20232:20-cv-02300California558 words

Opinion

Trial Court Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 DENNIS PAUL SMITH, JR., et al., No. 2:20-CV-2300-DAD-DMC Plaintiffs, v. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS JIM BODDEN et al., Defendants. 16 Plaintiffs, who are proceeding pro se, bring this civil action. On November 15, 2022, the Court issued an order determining that service of the complaint is appropriate. That order required Plaintiffs to submit to the United States Marshal, within 45 days of the date of service of the order, a completed summons and copies of the complaint, and file a statement with the Court within 60 days that said documents have been submitted. Plaintiffs were warned that failure to comply may result in dismissal of this action for lack of prosecution and failure to comply with court rules and orders. See Local Rule 110. More than 60 days have elapsed and Plaintiffs have not complied. The Court must weigh five factors before imposing the harsh sanction of dismissal. See Bautista v. Los Angeles…

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