United Fabrics International, Inc. v. Forever 21, Inc. et al

Filing 47

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - Order To Show Cause Re: Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Absent a showing of good cause, an action must be dismissed without prejudice if the summons and complaint are not served on a defendant within 120 days after the complaint is filed. Generally, defendant must answer the complaint within 21 days after service. In the present case, it appears that one or more of these time periods has not been met. Accordingly, the court, on its own motion, or ders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before 6/6/2012 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a written response by plaintiff(s), the Court will consider the filing of Plaintiff's request that the clerk enter default judgment or plaintiff's application for entry of default judgment as to defendant FASHION TIME pursuant to Rule 55b of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as an appropriate response to this Order To Show Cause, on or before the above date, as evidence that the matter is being prosecuted diligently. No oral argument of this matter will be heard unless ordered by the Court. The Order will stand submitted upon the filing of a responsive pleading or motion on or before the date upon which a response by plaintiff(s) is due. This action will be dismissed if the above-mentioned document(s) are not filed by the date indicated above. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)