Garcia et al v. Diamond Marine Limited et al

Filing 17

ORDER granting 12 Defendant Estate of Francesco Leggio Lo Curto's Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Chief Judge Federico A. Moreno on 11/18/2013. (err)

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