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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

FELIPE POLANCO DIAZ,

Plaintiff,

v.

MARIA TORCEDO,

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Defendant.

No. 2:21-cv-0916 KJM CSK P

ORDER

On August 5, 2024, defendant Torcedo filed a motion for summary judgment pursuant to 

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56. Plaintiff did not oppose the motion. 

Local Rule 230(l) provides in part: “Failure of the responding party to file written 

opposition or to file a statement of no opposition may be deemed a waiver of any opposition to 

the granting of the motion . . . .” Id. On February 7, 2024 (ECF No. 42), and August 5, 2024 

(ECF No. 57-5), plaintiff was advised of the requirements for filing an opposition to a motion and 

that failure to oppose such a motion may be deemed a waiver of opposition to the motion. See

Rand v. Rowland, 154 F.3d 952, 957 (9th Cir. 1998) (en banc); Klingele v. Eikenberry, 849 F.2d 

409, 411-12 (9th Cir. 1988). 

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 On February 21, 2023, plaintiff filed a second amended complaint naming Maria Torcedo as 

the sole defendant. (ECF No. 24.) The Clerk of the Court is directed to change the case name to 

the caption set forth herein.

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Local Rule 110 provides that failure to comply with the Local Rules “may be grounds for 

imposition of any and all sanctions authorized by statute or Rule or within the inherent power of 

the Court.” Id. In the order filed February 7, 2024, plaintiff was also advised that failure to 

comply with the Local Rules may result in a recommendation that the action be dismissed.

Finally, Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides:

Involuntary Dismissal; Effect. If the plaintiff fails to prosecute or 

to comply with these rules or a court order, a defendant may move to 

dismiss the action or any claim against it. Unless the dismissal order 

states otherwise, a dismissal under this subdivision (b) and any 

dismissal not under this rule--except one for lack of jurisdiction, 

improper venue, or failure to join a party under Rule 19--operates as 

an adjudication on the merits.

Id.

Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Within thirty days from the date of this order, plaintiff shall file an opposition, if any, 

to the motion for summary judgment. Failure to file an opposition will be deemed as consent to 

have the: (a) action dismissed for lack of prosecution; and (b) action dismissed based on 

plaintiff’s failure to comply with these rules and a court order. Said failure shall result in a 

recommendation that this action be dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b).

2. The Clerk of the Court is directed to change the case name to Diaz v. Maria Torcedo.

Dated: August 28, 2024

/1/diaz0916.nop.csk

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