Lindberg v. TDCJ Transportation Department et al
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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Claims against TDCJ transportation dept. and employees are to USDC ND/TX- Fort Worth; Brownwood Regional Medical Center and Driver of Vehicle are dismissed without prejudice, Plaintiff is to file an amended complaint. (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified.(gclair, 4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 5/10/2018.]
United States District Court
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