Woliner v. Summers et al

Filing 55

ORDER denying 30 Plaintiff's Verified Motion to Compel Defendants to Submit Philip Wiseberg to Appear for Deposition. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 8/23/2018. See attached document for full details. (kza)

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