Rinker et al v. Carnival Corporation et al

Filing 280

ORDER granting in part and denying as moot 200 Corrected Motion to Strike the Expert Disclosures and Testimonies of Dr. Barry Hirsch, Dr. Norman Kato, David Williams and Frank Woodrich. Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 12/19/2011. (ls)

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