H.C. v. School Board of Palm Beach County School District et al

Filing 100

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 87 Plaintiffs' Verified Motion for Attorney Fees and Costs. Joint Notice Deadline 10/24/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 10/10/2019. See attached document for full details. (kza)

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