Kaplan et al v. Volvo Penta of the Americas, Inc. et al

Filing 26

ORDER granting 12 13 Motions to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 12/8/2014. (mmd) NOTICE: If there are sealed documents in this case, they may be unsealed after 1 year or as directed by Court Order, unless they have been designated to be permanently sealed. See Local Rule 5.4 and Administrative Order 2014-69.

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