Maluff v. SAMS EAST, INC.
Filing
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ORDER. Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Expert Witness Testimony of Nicole Bonaparte (D.E. 35) is GRANTED. Defendant's Motion to Limit the Testimony of Plaintiff's Treating Physician (Dr. Kingsley Chin) (D.E. 42) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 11/9/2017. (da00)
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