Scott v. Gutierrez et al, No. 4:2021cv01145 - Document 20 (S.D. Tex. 2022)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING 14 MOTION to Seal, DISMISSING with prejudice 1 Complaint. Email sent to Manager of Three Strikes List. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified.(rkonieczny, 4)

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