Jude Gillespie et al v. Kaplan University et al

Filing 678

ORDER DENYING RELATOR'S MOTION TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION AND DENYING RULE 59 MOTION, denying 663 Amended Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration of Paris Henderson; denying as moot 664 Motion for Reconsideration; denying 665 Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Senior Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 10/10/2017. (lrz1)

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