Luna v. U.S. Bank, et al, No. 4:2023cv03005 - Document 9 (S.D. Tex. 2023)
Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER, granting 3 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified.(JoanDavenport, 4)
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