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Nature of Suit Code: 196
Nature of Suit: Franchise
Cause of Action: 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Injunctive/Declaratory Relief

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United States District Court

Northern District of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JOHN HAN, ET AL.,

Plaintiffs,

v.

SYNERGY HOMECARE FRANCHISING, 

LLC,

Defendant.

Case No. 4:16-cv-03759-KAW 

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS' 

ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO 

CHANGE TIME

Re: Dkt. No. 37

On December 1, 2016, the Court held a hearing on Defendant’s motion to dismiss the 

complaint and compel arbitration. On December 6, 2016, Plaintiffs filed an administrative motion 

to change time and requested that the Court not issue an order on the motion to dismiss before 

January 12, 2017 to allow Plaintiffs time to prepare and file a motion for leave to file a first 

amended complaint. (Pls.’ Mot., Dkt. No. 37.) On December 14, 2016, Defendant filed an 

opposition, which was untimely. (Def.’s Opp’n, Dkt. No. 40.)

Notwithstanding, Plaintiffs have provided no reason why the Court should refrain from 

ruling on the pending motion, which was filed on July 12, 2016. Indeed, Plaintiff’s had an 

opportunity to file an amended complaint pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a)(1)(B), 

which permits a party to amend its pleading once as a matter of course within 21 days of being 

served with a motion under Rule 12(b). Plaintiffs did not do so. The Court further notes that the 

merits of the motion to dismiss—specifically the arbitrability issue—are likely unaffected by 

potential amendment. If Plaintiffs wish to add other claims, they may seek leave to do so at a later 

date.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: December 20, 2016 __________________________________

KANDIS A. WESTMORE

United States Magistrate Judge

Case 4:16-cv-03759-KAW Document 43 Filed 12/20/16 Page 1 of 1