Pittman v. Wells Fargo N.A.
- Jeffrey White
- 4:23-cv-03699
- U.S. District Court · Northern District of California
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In Pittman v. Wells Fargo N.A., Judge Jeffrey White dismissed the case with prejudice after Pittman failed to amend his civil-rights complaint.
Randy D. Pittman’s case against Wells Fargo N.A. and the other named defendants was dismissed with prejudice, and the file was closed.
What happened
In Pittman v. Wells Fargo N.A., the court had previously dismissed Randy D. Pittman’s civil-rights complaint because it did not present a claim the court could recognize for relief. The court gave him 28 days to file an amended complaint and warned that the case would be dismissed if he did not do so.
Pittman did not file an amended complaint, ask for more time, or explain why he had not done so. The opinion does not provide further details about the allegations or the proposed claims.
Judge Jeffrey White dismissed the case with prejudice, ordered the Clerk to enter judgment, and directed the Clerk to close the file.
The detailed version
- Pittman v. Wells Fargo N.A. · No. 4:23-cv-03699
- Jeffrey White
- June 20, 2024
Background
Randy D. Pittman brought a civil-rights complaint against Wells Fargo N.A. and other defendants. On January 29, 2024, the court dismissed the complaint for failure to present a cognizable claim for relief. The court gave Pittman 28 days to file an amended complaint and warned that the case would be dismissed if he did not amend it.
What Happened After the Earlier Dismissal
Pittman did not file an amended complaint. He also did not request an extension of time or show cause—provide a reason—to explain why he had not amended the complaint.
Ruling
The court dismissed the case with prejudice. The opinion cited a Ninth Circuit decision stating that when a complaint is dismissed with permission to amend and the plaintiff does not amend, the district court must take a further action. The court ordered the Clerk to enter judgment and close the file. This order did not address the underlying merits of Pittman’s civil-rights allegations.
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