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Nature of Suit Code: 480
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

TO PLAINTIFF JEREMIAH POSEY:

On September 8, 2016, Plaintiff Jeremiah Posey, proceeding pro se in this action, was 

informed by an order of the Court that an Initial Scheduling conference in this matter would be held on 

December 20, 2016 at 8:30 am. (Doc. 2). On December 20, 2016, counsel for Defendants appeared 

for the scheduling conference, however, Plaintiff Jeremiah Posey failed to appear. As a result, the 

scheduling conference could not proceed without Plaintiff’s appearance. Further, at the hearing, 

counsel for Defendants informed the Court that Plaintiff has refused to provide his telephone number 

and there has been no verbal communication with Plaintiff since this action was filed. 

Therefore, Plaintiff SHALL show cause why he has failed to participate in these proceedings

and obey the order of this Court and why sanctions, up to an including terminating sanctions, should 

not be imposed for his failure to appear at the initial scheduling conference and provide his telephone 

JEREMIAH POSEY,

 Plaintiff,

v.

EQUIFAX, INC. et al.,

Defendants.

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Case No.: 1:16-cv-01322 AWI-BAM

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE TO PLAINTIFF 

JEREMIAH POSEY WHY SANCTIONS 

SHOULD NOT BE IMPOSED INCLUDING 

DISMISSAL OF ACTION

ORDER DIRECTING PLAINTIFF TO 

PROVIDE HIS TELEPHONE NUMBER 

HEARING: Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 

 10:00 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM)

 Plaintiff’s Personal Appearance Required

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number. Plaintiff is further put on notice that failure to timely respond, as explained in this order, may 

result in the imposition of sanctions, including dismissal of this action.

DISCUSSION

Eastern District of California Local Rule 131(a) provides that any party appearing pro se is 

required to provide “the name, address, and telephone number of the party.” L.R. 131(a). Thus, 

Plaintiff is required to provide the Court and opposing counsel with his telephone number.

Eastern District of California Local Rule Local Rule 110 provides: “Failure of counsel or of a 

party to comply with . . . any order of the Court may be grounds for the imposition by the Court of any

and all sanctions . . . within the inherent power of the Court.” Local Rule 110. “District courts have

inherent power to control their dockets,” and in exercising that power, a court may impose sanctions

including dismissal of an action. Thompson v. Housing Authority of Los Angeles, 782 F.2d 829, 831

(9th Cir. 1986). A court may dismiss an action with prejudice, based on a party’s failure to prosecute

an action or failure to obey a court order, or failure to comply with local rules. See, e.g. Ferdik v.

Bonzelet, 963 F.2d 1258, 1260-61 (9th Cir. 1992) (dismissal for failure to comply with an order

requiring amendment of complaint); Malone v. U.S. Postal Service, 833 F.2d 128, 130 (9th Cir. 1987)

(dismissal for failure to comply with a court order); Henderson v. Duncan, 779 F.2d 1421, 1424 (9th 

Cir. 1986) (dismissal for failure to prosecute and to comply with local rules).

Accordingly, the Court HEREBY ORDERS as follows: 

1. Plaintiff JEREMIAH POSEY is hereby ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why this 

Court should not impose sanctions, including dismissal of this action, for his failure to appear at the 

initial scheduling conference and otherwise comply with this Court’s orders. Plaintiff shall respond to 

this Order to Show Cause, in writing, no later than January 5, 2017;

2. Plaintiff’s written statement SHALL identify his current physical address and 

telephone number. He shall also advise the Court whether he intends to continue to prosecute this 

action; 

3. The Court also SETS a Show Cause Hearing for January 10, 2017 at 10:00 AM in 

Courtroom 8 (BAM) before United States Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe; 

4. Plaintiff SHALL appear at the show cause hearing in person on January 10, 2017;

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5. Defendants’ counsel may appear at the show cause hearing in person or by telephone 

by contacting chambers at 1-877-411-9748; access code 3190866 prior to the conference;

6. The Clerk of the Court is directed to serve this Order to Show Cause on Plaintiff by 

mail; and

7. Plaintiff’s failure to respond to this order or failure to appear at the January 10, 

2017 hearing will result in the imposition of sanctions, including a recommendation of dismissal.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: December 20, 2016 /s/ Barbara A. McAuliffe _

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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