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Nature of Suit Code: 820
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY

HOLDINGS, INC.,

Plaintiff,

CASE NO. 05-CV-2236 W (CAB)

ORDER TO APPEAR

vs.

NOVEON SYSTEMS, INC. et al.,

Defendants.

Throughout the course of this litigation, Defendant Madeline Lopez (“Lopez”)

has had a long history of delay, unresponsiveness, and ignoring deadlines. On

September 2, 2008, this Court conducted a pre-trial conference. Lopez did not appear,

nor did she submit any letter briefs or objections to Enterprise’s proposed pre-trial order

or contact the Court with an excuse. As such, on September 4, 2008, this Court issued

an Order to Show Cause as to why judgment should not be entered against Lopez for

her continued failure to respond to her obligations in defending this case. (Doc. No.

157.) 

In response, Plaintiff Enterprise Technology Holdings, Inc. (“Enterprise”) filed a

motion for default judgment. (Doc. No. 158.) On October 20, 2008, Lopez filed her 

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response to the Order to Show Cause. (Doc. No. 161.) In sum, Lopez claims that her

callous disregard for this Court is to be blamed upon a combination of the complexity

of her case, family circumstances, and a lack of financial ability to hire an attorney.

Lopez also asserts that her financial position has recently changed and that she will be

able to retain an attorney if given the opportunity. (See Declaration of Madeleine Lopez

2:21-23.) 

In support of this contention, Lopez has requested a continuance. The Court

GRANTS the motion, with specific conditions. (Doc. No. 161.) Lopez is ORDERED

TO APPEAR before Magistrate Judge Bencivengo, with her newly retained attorney,

on or before, December 5, 2008. Lopez should contact Judge Bencivengo’s chambers

to schedule this appearance. 

Additionally, the Court CONTINUES Plaintiff’s motion for default judgment.

(Doc. No. 158.)

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: October 30, 2008

Hon. Thomas J. Whelan

United States District Judge

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