Henderson v. Dade County Police Benevolent Association, Inc.
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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 24 Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint. Plaintiff must file a Third Amended Complaint if she so chooses by 7/24/2014. Defendant shall answer or respond to the remaining claims, and to any amended claims in a Third Amended Complaint if filed, by 8/11/2014. This case is set for trial for the two-week period commencing 2/23/2015. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 7/18/2014. (rtn)
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