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Number 342867 Status Closed
Date 6/17/2009 Assignee Baillon, Drew
Location Tacoma - Consumer Protection Division Actual Savings $0.00
NAICS 812199-Dating Clubs and Personal Services Amount Disputed $0.00
Estimated Savings $0.00

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$LPHH/DIDYH (253) 350-8803 aimee.lafave@live.com
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Practice(s)
Code Practice
022 Failure To Adjust/Refund

Activities
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6/19/2009 Form Letter to Business R500_First letter to respondent; May we please
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