ABRAMS-JACKSON v. Avossa et al

Filing 74

ORDER denying 58 Plaintiffs' Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment Under Rule 59(e). Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 8/21/2017. (kza)

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