Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc. v. Lizaso-Rodriguez et al

Filing 17

ORDER granting 14 Motion for Final Default Judgment; granting 14 Motion for Permanent Injunction; Case is Closed. Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 4/9/2012. (ls)

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