Mighty v. Miami-Dade County et al

Filing 77

OMNIBUS ORDER Temporarily LIFTING the Stay, CLARIFYING the Court's Order Adopting the Magistrate's Report and Recommendation, DENYING AS MOOT Plaintiff's Motion to Certify, and REINSTITUTING the Stay. This Order CLARIFIES that the Orde r Adopting the Magistrate's Report and Recommendation 55 dismissed Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Miami-Dade County without prejudice. This Order terminates 59 Plaintiff's Motion for Clarification and 72 Motion to Lift Stay. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 2/23/2016. (brn)

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