Molina v. Montoya Holdings, Inc. et al, No. 1:2011cv22970 - Document 21 (S.D. Fla. 2012)
Court Description: ORDER Denying 18 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Senior Judge James Lawrence King on 6/12/2012. (jw)
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