GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE CO. et al v. BENEFICA HEALTH CENTER, CORP. et al

Filing 20

ORDER denying 17 Defendants' Motion for More Definite Statement. Defendants shall file a response to Plaintiffs' amended complaint no later than 5/16/2017. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 5/1/2017. (kcg)

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