The defendant Dr. Akhravi brought a motion to dismiss the action for delay under Rule 24.01(2) of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
The action was commenced on December 22, 2017, almost eight years prior to the motion.
The plaintiffs, who were self-represented, had failed to properly serve Dr. Akhravi with an issued pleading and had taken no steps to advance the action.
The court found that the delay was inordinate, inexcusable, and prejudicial to the defendant, and granted the motion to dismiss.
The court also awarded costs of $5,000 all inclusive to Dr. Akhravi.
