Legal Case Summary

Ricky Lee v. ITT Corporation


Date Argued: Mon Jul 08 2013
Case Number: 12-35372
Docket Number: 7837541
Judges:Kleinfeld, Smith, Smith
Duration: 35 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

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Ricky Lee v. ITT Corporation


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