Flava Works, Inc. v. Roje on Holiday, Inc. et al, No. 1:2010cv23834 - Document 87 (S.D. Fla. 2012)
Court Description: ORDER granting in part and denying in part 45 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; Amended Complaint due by 5/18/2012. Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 5/1/2012. (ls)
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