Cassandra L. Johnson v. Louis DeJoy, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California ordered plaintiff Cassandra L. Johnson to show cause within fourteen days why the action should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure to serve the defendants within the period prescribed by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m). The court warned that failure to respond would result in a recommendation of dismissal for failure to effect service of process.

Holdings

1. A party's pro se status, standing alone, does not constitute good cause for failing to timely effect service of process.

Questions Presented

1. Whether plaintiff should be required to show cause why the action should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure to timely effect service of process.
2. Whether plaintiff's pro se status constitutes good cause for failing to timely serve the defendants.

Disposition

other