• People v. Wells Fargo Ins. Services Inc., 405326/06

    Publication Date: 2008-01-31
    Practice Area:
    Industry:
    Date Filed: 2008-01-14
    Court: Supreme Court, New York County
    Judge: Bernard Fried
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:

    Case Number: 405326/06

    Justice Bernard Fried NEW YORK COUNTY Supreme Court For Plaintiff: Andrew M. Cuomo Attorney General of the State of New York Melvin L. Goldberg, Esq.

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