Atain Specialty Insurance Company v. Miami Drywall & Stucco, Inc. et al

Filing 54

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 45 Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff must complete service on Miami Drywall & Stucco Inc. by 8/30/2012. Signed by Chief Judge Federico A. Moreno on 7/25/2012. (mmz)

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