Mitchell v. Thomas et al, No. 3:2017cv00090 - Document 87 (M.D. La. 2019)
Court Description: RULING AND ORDER granting 73 Second Motion to Dismiss for Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6). All claims by Plaintiff David Mitchell under 42 U.S.C. 1983 claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. All of Plaintiff's state law claims are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 5/28/2019. (SWE)
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