Gant v. Fondren Orthopedic Group L.L.P.

Filing 62

ORDER granting 25 Motion to Dismiss. Case terminated on 5/22/2017. (Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified.(gclair, 4)

United States District Court
Southern District of Texas

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