Van Hoy et al v. Sandals Resorts International, Ltd. et al, No. 1:2011cv24580 - Document 158 (S.D. Fla. 2013)
Court Description: ORDER denying 52 Motion to Dismiss; granting in part and denying in part 53 Motion to Dismiss; denying 54 Motion to Dismiss; granting in part and denying in part 56 Motion to Dismiss; denying 57 Motion to Dismiss -Joint Scheduling Report due by 4/15/2013 Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 5/22/13. (tp)
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