Moore v. Harris et al

Filing 386

ORDER Adopting 375 Report and Recommendations ; Plaintiff's Objections (DE- 377 ] and supplemental objections (DE- 380 ] are OVERRULED; granting 334 Motion for Summary Judgment. All claims against Chamberlain are DISMISSED. Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 8/31/2016. (pes)

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