APL Microscopic, LLC v. Corporate American Solutions, LLC et al

Filing 26

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO DISMISS. Defendants' Motions to Dismiss the Complaint for Insufficient Service of Process (D.E. 6 & 7) are DENIED. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 11/9/2017. (da00)

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