Unreported / Non-Citable
Disposition notice
On November 6, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California ordered the clerk of court to close the file in this case and adjust the docket to reflect voluntary dismissal under Rule 41(a)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Plaintiff David Escobar had filed a notice of voluntary dismissal of the entire action with prejudice pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i). The court noted that a plaintiff has an absolute right to voluntarily dismiss an action before the defendant serves an answer or motion for summary judgment, and that such a dismissal is effective on filing without any court order. Because defendant Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC had not filed an answer or other responsive pleading, the dismissal was effective and the court directed the case closed.