Kroshus et al v. United States of America et al

Filing 662

ORDER re 656 Proposed Order. IT IS ORDERED that 598 MOTION for Good Faith Settlement Determination and Dismissal of Claims is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid, Jr on 8/4/2011. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

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