Klein v. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. et al
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ORDER granting 33 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment. Closing Case. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 8/7/2017. (kcg) 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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