Diamond et al v. Kalamazoo, City of et al

Filing 98

ORDER APPROVING AND ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION 92 as to Plaintiff Kathy Lang; denying objection 94 ; granting motion for summary judgment 83 as to Plaintiff Kathy Lang; signed by Judge Janet T. Neff (Judge Janet T. Neff, rmw)

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