United States of America, Ex Rel. Dr. B and Dr.O v. H., Inc, et al

Filing 80

ORDER GRANTING 73 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Case Closed. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 10/24/2012. (rg1)

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Co lit( No 7 )i GRANTED. Th Clr o t Co ti i sr ce t CLOS t s
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