Aflalo v. Weiner
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ORDER denying 10 Plaintiff's Motion to Remand to State Court; denying as moot 15 Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 11/29/2017. (kcg)
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