-RSB Johnson v. O'Brien, et al, No. 7:2009cv00165 - Document 205 (W.D. Va. 2011)

Court Description: Memorandum Opinion and ORDER: denying 186 ; granting 187 ; denying 190 Prisoner Miscellaneous Motion; granting in part and denying in part 192 Motion for Reconsideration ; denying 199 Motion for Sanctions. Signed by Judge James C. Turk on 11/04/2011. (kab)

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