Howard et al v. Kerzner International Limited et al, No. 1:2012cv22184 - Document 74 (S.D. Fla. 2014)
Court Description: ORDER Granting Motion to Dismiss as to Counts III and IV. Signed by Chief Judge Federico A. Moreno on 2/21/2014. (bnt)
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