Mauze v. BioPsych Health Systems, Inc. et al

Filing 25

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 18 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . This case is remanded to the District Court of Montgomery, Texas. (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (rosaldana, 4)

United States District Court
Southern District of Texas

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