Nelson v. ATT Mobility

Filing 15

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Granting In Part and Denying In Part #14 MOTION to Dismiss This action is hereby dismissed without prejudice. (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified.(jguajardo, 4)

United States District Court
Southern District of Texas

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July 14, 2017
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