-GWF Wear et al v. Sprint Communications Company L.P. et al, No. 2:2011cv00809 - Document 47 (D. Nev. 2012)
Court Description: ORDER Granting 44 Motion to Certify Class. Fairness Hearing set for 6/11/2013 09:00 AM in LV Courtroom 6D before Judge Kent J. Dawson. Signed by Judge Kent J. Dawson on 10/9/2012. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLR)
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