Island Two LLC, v. Island One,Inc.; et al, No. 1:2013cv02121 - Document 62 (S.D.N.Y. 2013)
Court Description: OPINION AND ORDER re: 34 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Douglas Teitelbaum. For the foregoing reasons, Defendant Teitelbaum's motion to dismiss the claim against him for tortious interference is DENIED. Defendant Teitelbaum shall file his answer to the current operative complaint, the Fourth Amended Complaint, no later than two weeks from the date of this order. The Clerk of Court is directed to close the motion at docket number 34. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 9/26/2013) (lmb)
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