Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions
CASE NUMBER: 25CV-0208353 Tentative Ruling on Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions: An Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions issued on April 30, 2026 to Plaintiff John Butler III and counsel, Law Office of Natalie R. Ludwig for failure to timely serve Defendant as required by CRC 3.110(b). “The complaint must be served on all named defendants and proofs of service on those defendants must be filed with the court within 60 days after the filing of the complaint.” CRC 3.110(b). The Complaint in this matter was filed on August 4, 2025.
On June 11, 2026, Plaintiff filed a declaration, however, the information in that declaration shows only minimal effort toward service of Defendant and provides no information on the dates that the efforts were made. Plaintiff’s counsel appeared at the hearing on the Order to Show Cause on June 15, 2026 and informed the Court that an address had been located for Defendant and that the documents were out for service with the Sherriff’s Office. It is now one month later and no Proof of Service of Summons has been filed.
Plaintiff has not provided any further written response explaining the delay. With no sufficient excuse for the delay, sanctions are imposed against Plaintiff and counsel in the amount of $250. The clerk is directed to issue a separate Order of Sanctions.
GERLINGER FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, INC. VS. CONXTECH, INC.
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