Ray v. City of Opa-Locka, Florida et al

Filing 15

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 10 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Amended Pleadings due by 10/26/2012. Claims against defendant Baker are dismissed. Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 10/15/2012. (lbc)

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