Disposition notice
On October 28, 2026, Judge André Birotte Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California issued an in-chambers order requiring plaintiff Melanie Davis to show cause, in writing, on or before November 6, 2026, why her case against Dhoor 2 LLC and Happys Market should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. The court explained that the defendants were served with the complaint on September 29, 2026, and their responses were due October 20, 2026, but they did not answer — and Davis failed to request entry of default under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(a). Citing Link v. Wabash R. Co., 370 U.S. 626 (1962), the court noted its inherent power to dismiss for lack of prosecution on its own motion. Davis can satisfy the order by seeking entry of default or by dismissing the complaint; failure to respond will be deemed consent to dismissal. The matter will stand submitted upon the filing of the plaintiff's response.