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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28:1983 Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MAHMOOD YOONESSI,

Plaintiff,

v. 

LETITIA JAMES, et al., 

Defendants. 

No. 2:23-cv-0023 TLN DB PS

ORDER

Plaintiff Mahmood Yoonessi is proceeding in this action pro se. This matter was referred 

to the undersigned in accordance with Local Rule 302(c)(21) and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). On May 

10, 2023, the undersigned issued an order to show cause to plaintiff due to plaintiff’s failure to 

file an opposition or statement of non-opposition to defendants’ motion for an extension of time 

to file an answer. (ECF No. 13.) On May 24, 2023, plaintiff filed a “Response to OSC . . . and 

Motion for Summary Judgment.” (ECF No. 17 at 1.) On June 8, 2023, defendant Kyle Wilcox 

filed a request for an extension of time to respond to plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment. 

(ECF No. 19.) 

 Summary judgment should be entered, after adequate time for discovery and upon motion, 

against a party who fails to make a showing sufficient to establish the existence of an element 

essential to that party’s case, and on which that party will bear the burden of proof at trial. See

Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317, 322 (1986)). Here, discovery has not yet commenced and 

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thus there has not been adequate time for discovery. Moreover, plaintiff’s motion was not noticed 

for hearing in violation of Local Rule 230. Accordingly, the motion for summary judgment will 

be denied without prejudice to renewal. 

 Moreover, on May 19, 2023, and June 7, 2023, defendants filed motions to dismiss. (ECF 

Nos. 16 & 18.) Pursuant to Local Rule 230(c) plaintiff was to file an opposition or a statement of 

non-opposition to defendant’s motions not less “than fourteen (14) days after the motion was 

filed.” Plaintiff was previously advised of this requirement in the May 10, 2023 order to show 

cause. Nonetheless, plaintiff has again failed to file a timely opposition or statement of nonopposition. 

 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. Any individual representing himself or 

herself without an attorney is bound by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Rules, and 

all applicable law. Local Rule 183(a). Failure to comply with applicable rules and law may be 

grounds for dismissal or any other sanction appropriate under the Local Rules. Id. In light of 

plaintiff’s pro se status, and in the interests of justice, the court will provide plaintiff with an 

opportunity to show good cause for plaintiff’s conduct and to file an opposition or statement of 

non-opposition to defendants’ motions. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

 1. Plaintiff’s May 24, 2023, motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 17) is denied 

without prejudice to renewal; 

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

why this case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution1; 

 3. Defendant’s June 8, 2023 motion for an extension of time (ECF No. 19) is denied as 

having been rendered moot; 

1 Alternatively, if plaintiff no longer wishes to pursue this civil action, plaintiff may comply with 

this order by filing a request for voluntary dismissal pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules 

of Civil Procedure. 

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 4. The August 18, 2023 hearing of defendants’ motions to dismiss (ECF Nos. 16 & 18) is 

continued to Friday, October 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the United States District Court, 501 I 

Street, Sacramento, California, in Courtroom No. 27, before the undersigned2; 

 5. On or before October 6, 2023, plaintiff shall file an opposition or statement of nonopposition to defendants’ motions3

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 6. On or before October 13, 2023, defendants shall file a reply, if any; and 

 7. Plaintiff is cautioned that the failure to timely comply with this order may result in the 

recommendation that this case be dismissed.

DATED: July 31, 2023 /s/ DEBORAH BARNES 

 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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2 Parties shall appear at the hearing either telephonically or over video conference through the 

Zoom application (which is free and must be downloaded to your computer or mobile device 

prior to the hearing). Parties proceeding in propria persona, on his or her own behalf, shall 

contact Shelly Her, the courtroom deputy of the undersigned magistrate judge at (916) 930-4128, 

no sooner than 4 days prior to the noticed or continued hearing date but no later than 48 hours 

prior to the hearing, to arrange their appearance either telephonically or over video conference. 

Counsel will receive an email containing the necessary appearance information and must notify 

the courtroom deputy no later than 48 hours prior to the hearing to elect to appear either 

telephonically or over video conference. The Zoom ID Number and password are confidential 

and are not to be given to anyone. Persons granted remote access to these proceedings, whether 

by Zoom or by telephone, are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, 

recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in 

sanctions, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other 

sanctions deemed necessary by the court.

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 Alternatively, if plaintiff no longer wishes to pursue this civil action, plaintiff may comply with 

this order by filing a request for voluntary dismissal pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules 

of Civil Procedure. 

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