Melton et al v. Century Arms Inc. et al

Filing 20

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 4 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Defendants shall file an answer to the remaining counts no later than April 12, 2017. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 3/20/2017. (kcg)

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