Shad v. Slow Dancing Music, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

SPRIZZO, District Judge.

Defendant Slow Dancing Music, Inc. (“Slow Dancing”), brings the instant motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute pursuant to Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Plaintiff Molly Shad (“Shad”) opposes the motion arguing that the delay was the product of settlement negotiations, that she received no prior warning regarding her failure to pursue the action, and that lesser sanctions are available. For the reasons discussed below, Slow Dancing’s motion to dismiss is granted.

BACKGROUND

Shad commenced the instant action on January…