Opinion ID: 715143
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Heading: Dismissal for Failure to Comply With Court Order

Text: 15 A district court may dismiss a complaint based upon a plaintiff's failure to comply with court orders. Simpson v. Welch, 900 F.2d at 35. Hairston's counsel conceded that he received a copy of the district court's pretrial order. Hairston offered no reason to explain how her counsel's unfamiliarity with the federal court system could constitute good cause for not enforcing the clear text of the pretrial order. Hairston also offered no explanation how the district court's decision to enforce the provisions of its pretrial order constitutes an abuse of discretion. 16 Moreover, Hairston failed to act even after receiving notice of her default. On February 17, 1995, the Company served Hairston with its motion for relief based upon her failure to comply with the pretrial order. Hairston did not file her brief in opposition until March 3, 1995. Even then, Hairston did not address her violation of the pretrial order. Based on these facts, we find that the district court did not abuse its discretion in dismissing her action for failure to comply with its order. 17 Accordingly, we affirm the order of the district court. We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process. AFFIRMED