Marley West v. Equifax, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Central District of California dismissed Marley West’s action against Equifax and other defendants without prejudice. The dismissal was based on lack of prosecution and failure to comply with the court’s order to show cause, pursuant to Local Rule 41 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b).

Holdings

1. A district court may dismiss an action without prejudice for lack of prosecution and failure to comply with its orders when the plaintiff fails to respond to an order to show cause.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the action should be dismissed without prejudice for lack of prosecution and failure to comply with the court's order to show cause.

Disposition

dismissed