Shannon O. Murphy, Esq. v. United Parcel Service

Background

United Parcel Service filed a motion to dismiss. The opinion states that Shannon O. Murphy, Esq. did not file an opposition complying with the court's Civil Local Rule 7. The court cited its authority to dismiss an action on its own initiative to ensure the orderly and prompt handling of cases.

Order

The court vacated the hearing scheduled for November 13, 2025. It ordered Murphy to show cause—meaning to explain—why the case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute, meaning failure to pursue the case, and failure to comply with court deadlines.

By November 6, 2025, Murphy must file a declaration and, at the same time, either an opposition complying with Civil Local Rule 7-3(a) or a statement of nonopposition complying with Local Rule 7-3(b). If Murphy files an opposition, United Parcel Service may file a reply by November 20, 2025.

Disposition

Judge Thomas S. Hixson did not rule on the motion to dismiss or dismiss the case in this order. Instead, he issued an order to show cause and warned that failure to file a written response would be treated as an admission that Murphy did not intend to pursue the case and that the case would likely be dismissed. The court also identified free legal-help resources and a handbook for litigants without lawyers.