Holmes
Holmes v. Estock
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 9 CHARLES HOLMES, Case No. 16-cv-2458-MMA (BLM)
Plaintiff,
ORDER FOLLOWING MAY 16, 2022
v. STATUS CONFERENCE ESTOCK, et al., Defendants. 15 On May 16, 2022, the Court held a status conference for the primary purpose of determining whether Plaintiff Charles Holmes’ attorney, Mr. Brian Vogel, intended to proceed as counsel. Prior to the hearing, the Court ordered Mr. Vogel to show cause why sanctions should not issue for failure to prosecute. See Doc. No. 157 (the “OSC”). The OSC details Mr. Vogel’s history of noncompliance, which the Court incorporates by reference here. In sum, over the last two years Mr. Vogel missed eight deadlines, sought five extensions to oppose summary judgment, and was ordered to show cause twice for his failure to prosecute this case. Mr. Vogel’s conduct and pattern of inaction significantly delayed the adjudication of this case. Resolution of Defendants’ summary 25 …