Woliner v. Summers et al

Filing 150

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE/MOTION TO COMPEL NON-PARTY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, FOR CIVIL COMTEMPT AND FOR SANCTIONS [DE 129]. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 1/16/2019. See attached document for full details. (kza)

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