Judge Consuelo B. Marshal of the Central District of California, required plaintiff Reynaldo L. Garcia and defendant Poong-in Saipan Inc. to respond in writing by close of business on May 27.
Marshal said the case has been pending for more than six months without any action taken by the parties.
A maintenance mechanic hired sometime in 2004, Garcia said his contract was not renewed when it expired on July 9, 2006.
Describing himself as “a well-rounded employee,” Garcia said there was no reason stated when he was served the notice of termination. He alleged that the defendant favored hiring Chinese nationals.
Through attorney Stephen Woodruff, Garcia filed a complaint against Poong-In in federal court on March 19, 2008.
In 2008, then-Chief Judge Alex R. Munson granted Garcia’s request for additional time to serve the complaint to the defendant.
