Justice v. Lumpkin, No. 4:2021cv01110 - Document 27 (S.D. Tex. 2022)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER DISMISSING without prejudice 1 Complaint; GRANTING 17 MOTION for Summary Judgment with Brief in Support, DENYING 22 MOTION Traverse and Motion to Deny Respondent's Motion for Summary Judgment with Brief in Support, DENYING 24 Memorandum in support. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified.(rkonieczny, 4)

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