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ORDER GRANTING in part and DENYING in part 46 & 47 Motions for Summary Judgment. Summary judgment is granted on the conversion, civil conspiracy, respondeat superior, and negligent supervision claims, but denied on the § 1983 claims. Signed by Judge Robert C. Jones on 10/20/2010. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)
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