Yates et al v. Sylvain Turcotte et al, No. 7:2014cv00144 - Document 60 (W.D. Va. 2014)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Glen E. Conrad on 12/11/2014. (ssm)

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