Fighting Unfair DIRECTV Cancellation Policies (Imburgia and Greiner v. DIRECTV)
Imburgia and Greiner v. DIRECTV
Los Angeles Superior Court No. BC 398295
Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, No. B239361
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Imburgia and Greiner v. DIRECTV
Los Angeles Superior Court No. BC 398295
Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, No. B239361
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