Ray v. City of Opa-Locka, Florida et al, No. 1:2012cv21769 - Document 15 (S.D. Fla. 2012)
Court Description: ORDER granting in part and denying in part 10 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Amended Pleadings due by 10/26/2012. Claims against defendant Baker are dismissed. Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 10/15/2012. (lbc)
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