POMPANO IMPORTS, INC., et al v. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC et al

Filing 46

ORDER Reconsidering Plaintiff's 6 Motion for Remand. Plaintiff's Motion for Remand is GRANTED. This case is REMANDED to the Circuit Court for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florda. All pending motions are DENIED AS MOOT in light of this Order. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 3/8/2016. (brn)

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