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Nature of Suit Code: 470
Nature of Suit: Civil (Rico)
Cause of Action: 28:1983 Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

WILLIAM J. WHITSITT,

Plaintiff,

v.

SJC SHERIFF DEPUTY GRUBB, et al.,

Defendants.

No. 2:23-cv-0869 TLN DB PS

ORDER

Plaintiff William J. Whitsitt is proceeding in this action pro se and in forma pauperis. 

This matter was referred to the undersigned in accordance with Local Rule 302(c)(21) and 28 

U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). On April 17, 2024, the undersigned issued an order setting this matter for a 

Status (Pretrial Scheduling) Conference on June 7, 2024. (ECF No. 13.) Pursuant to that order 

plaintiff was to file a status report on or before May 24, 2024. Plaintiff, however, has not filed a 

timely status report.

The failure of a party to comply with the Local Rules or any order of the court “may be 

grounds for imposition by the Court of any and all sanctions authorized by statute or Rule or 

within the inherent power of the Court.” Local Rule 110. Failure to comply with applicable rules 

and law may be grounds for dismissal or any other sanction appropriate under the Local Rules. 

Local Rule 183(a).

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In the interests of justice, the undersigned will provide plaintiff with an opportunity to 

show good cause for their conduct along with a final opportunity to comply with the court’s 

order. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Plaintiff show cause in writing within fourteen days of the date of this order as to why 

this action should not be dismissed for a lack of prosecution;

2. The June 7, 2024 Status (Pretrial Scheduling) Conference is continued to Friday, June 

28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the United States District Court, 501 I Street, Sacramento, California, 

in Courtroom No. 27, before the undersigned; 

3. On or before June 14, 2024, plaintiff shall file a status report; 

4. On or before June 21, 2024, defendant shall file an updated status report; and

5. The parties are cautioned that the failure to timely comply with this order may result in 

appropriate sanctions.

DATED: June 3, 2024 /s/ DEBORAH BARNES 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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