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Nature of Suit Code: 360
Nature of Suit: Other Personal Injury
Cause of Action: 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Personal Injury

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS 

PINE BLUFF DIVISION 

DOUGLAS L. BLACK 

v. No. 5:14-cv-384-DPM 

PLAINTIFF 

BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY DEFENDANT 

ORDER 

1. In late September, the Court allowed Black's lawyer to withdraw, 

NQ 18, and ordered Black to get a new lawyer, or file notice that he would 

represent himself, by 14 October 2016. Black's former lawyer has certified 

that he sent Black that Order; and the record shows that Black got it. NQ 20 & 

20-2. The deadline was more than a month ago. Black has not taken either 

step. As the Court said, this is an older case which needs resolution. NQ 18. 

It is first out for trial on January 17th. Given Black's lack of response to the 

Court's September Order, it appears to the Court that Black has abandoned 

his case. Local Rule 5.5(c)(2). 

2. The Court will hold a status hearing on 7 December 2016at11:30 

a.m. inRichardS. Arnold U.S. Courthouse,500WestCapitolAve., Little Rock, 

Arkansas, Courtroom B-155. If Black does not appear at the hearing, and 

confirm his readiness to go to trial on the scheduled date, then the Court will 

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dismiss his case without prejudice for failure to prosecute. 

3. The Court directs the Clerk to send Black a copy of Ng 18, and a 

copy of Local Rule 5.5, along with this Order by regular mail and by certified 

mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. 

So Ordered. 

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v D.P. Marshall Jr. 

United States District Judge 

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