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MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER GRANTING P's # 323 - 327 Motion for Attorney Fees, Costs and Prejudgment interest (as set forth herein). FURTHER ORD DENYING P's # 354 Motion to Strike. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid, Jr on 5/24/2011. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)
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