Huntington v. Sacramento County

Summary

The court orders plaintiff Michael Huntington to show cause why his action against Sacramento County should not be dismissed. The order states that plaintiff failed to respond after being given thirty days to file an amended complaint or notice of voluntary dismissal, and warns that failure to respond within twenty-one days will result in a recommendation of dismissal for failure to prosecute, failure to comply with court orders, and failure to state a claim.

Holdings

1. A federal district court has inherent authority to control its docket and may impose sanctions, including dismissal, when a party fails to prosecute an action, obey a court order, or comply with applicable local rules.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court may dismiss an action for failure to prosecute, failure to comply with a court order, or failure to comply with local rules.
2. Whether plaintiff should be required to show cause why the action should not be dismissed after failing to file an amended complaint or notice of voluntary dismissal.

Disposition

other