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May 14, 2026

Austin County’s Defective Breast Mesh & Reconstruction Device Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Features Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Trial Experience and Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Tactics for Patients Traveling to the Texas Medical Center and MD Anderson — We Litigate Allergan BIOCELL (Recalled July 2019, MDL 2921 Before Judge Brian R. Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm, Strattice and GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds — Pathology Command of BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-), BIA-SCC and Capsular Contracture — Federal Preemption Litigated Under Riegel, Lohr and 21 CFR Parts 803, 807, 814 — Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003 Two-Year Statute of Limitations — $50M+ Total Recovered for Texas Families and Active $10M Bermudez Litigation Covered by ABC13 and KPRC 2 — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Austin County: The Definitive Guide for Women and Families For many women in Austin County, the journey through breast reconstruction, revision, or cosmetic augmentation is one defined by hope and the pursuit of wholeness. Whether you are a breast cancer survivor in Bellville who underwent a mastectomy, a Sealy resident seeking an "internal bra" lift, or a patient in Wallis navigating a complex revision surgery, the expectation was likely the same: that the medical devices implanted in your body were proven safe by the highest regulatory standards. Unfortunately, for thousands of women across Texas and the United States, that expectation has been met with a devastating reality. We know that if you are reading this in your home in Austin County, you may be experiencing more than just physical pain. You may be facing the confusion of a reconstruction that is failing, the fear of a new diagnosis like BIA-ALCL or BIA-SCC, or the frustration of being told your symptoms are "normal" when your body is telling you otherwise. Our firm, Attorney911, led by Managing Partner Ralph Manginello and Associate Attorney Lupe Peña, stands with the women of Austin County. We bring twenty-seven years of continuous legal practice and a deep substantive command of federal medical device litigation to ensure that your voice is heard and your injuries are accounted for. This page is designed to be the most comprehensive resource available to Austin County families. We will…

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May 14, 2026

Pilot Point Truck Accident & Commercial Vehicle Crash Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Brings 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience to Denton County’s Highways: We Litigate Against Walmart 18-Wheelers, Amazon Delivery Vans, FedEx Box Trucks, and Every Corporate Fleet Operating on US 377, FM 428, and I-35, FMCSA 49 CFR Parts 390-399 Experts Extract Samsara, Motive, and Qualcomm OmniTRACS ELD Data Before the 30-Day Overwrite, TBI ($5M+ Recovered), Amputation ($3.8M+), and Wrongful Death Cases, $750,000 Federal Minimum Insurance Under 49 CFR § 387, Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Background Beats Great West Casualty, Old Republic, and Self-Insured Corporate Claims Teams, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Fatal 18-Wheeler and Tractor-Trailer Crashes in Pilot Point, Texas You’re reading this because someone you love didn’t come home from a road most people in Pilot Point drive every day without thinking about it. Interstate 35 runs through Denton County like a steel spine, carrying long-haul freight from Laredo to the Red River and back again. The morning commute on FM 428, the afternoon rush on US 377, the weekend traffic to Ray Roberts Lake—these are the corridors that feel familiar until an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer changes everything in the space of a single heartbeat. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 already started a clock that doesn’t stop while you grieve. You have exactly two years from the date of the fatal injury to file a wrongful-death action under § 71.001. That clock runs whether or not the carrier’s insurer is returning calls, whether or not the police report is finalized, whether or not you feel ready. Under § 71.004, you—as the surviving spouse, child, or parent—hold an independent statutory claim. Your loved one’s estate holds a separate survival action under § 71.021 for the conscious pain and mental anguish they endured between injury and death. Three statutory tracks, one two-year clock. The carrier whose driver killed your family member has lawyers who have been working since the night of the crash. The longer you wait, the more evidence the carrier controls—the electronic logging device under 49 C.F.R. Part 395, the dashcam footage, the maintenance records under Part 396,…

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May 14, 2026

Atascosa County Defective Breast Mesh & Implant Injury Attorneys: Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Pairs Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Federal Trial Experience with Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Background for Cases Involving Allergan BIOCELL (Recalled July 2019), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm, Strattice and GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds — We Litigate BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-) and BIA-SCC in MDL 2921 Before Judge Martinotti (Bellwether October 19, 2026) — Addressing Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003 Statutory Deadlines and Riegel Parallel-Claim Survivability under 21 CFR Parts 803, 807 and 814 for Patients in the Western District of Texas — $50M+ Recovered for Texas Families, Hablamos Español con Lupe Peña Realizando Consultas en Español Sin Intérpretes, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Atascosa County: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For women in Atascosa County who have navigated the difficult journey of breast cancer treatment, prophylactic mastectomy, or elective breast surgery, the expectation was a path toward healing and restoration. Whether you sought care at regional centers in Pleasanton or traveled up Interstate 37 and Highway 281 into San Antonio’s specialized medical hubs for reconstructive surgery, you trusted the devices placed in your body. When surgical mesh, acellular dermal matrix (ADM), or bioabsorbable scaffolds like GalaFLEX fail, they don’t just cause physical pain—they disrupt your life, your family, and your sense of security. At The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, operating as Attorney911, we understand the specific challenges facing patients across Atascosa County. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, and our dedicated team have spent over twenty-seven years fighting for the rights of the injured, ensuring that corporate negligence does not have the final word in your recovery. The landscape of breast reconstruction and revision surgery in Atascosa County often requires patients to interact with high-volume surgical centers where products like acellular dermal matrix (ADM) and resorbable scaffolds are routinely used. These devices are frequently marketed under the "internal bra" technique, promising added support for implants during mastectomy reconstruction or mastopexy (breast lift) procedures. However, many women in Jourdanton, Lytle, Poteet, and Charlotte were never informed that these products were often used "off-label"—meaning the FDA had never determined they were…

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May 14, 2026

Armstrong County Defective Breast Mesh and Reconstruction Device Attorneys: Attorney911 with Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience and Lupe Peña’s Former-Defense Insider Perspective with Fluent Spanish — We Litigate Allergan BIOCELL Textured Implants (Recalled July 2019, MDL 2921, Bellwether October 19, 2026), Mentor MemoryGel, Sientra OPUS, AlloDerm, Strattice ADM, and GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds — Command of BIA-ALCL CD30+/ALK- Pathology, 21 CFR Parts 803 and 814, Riegel Parallel-Claim Survivability, and the PA 2-Year Statute of Limitations with Discovery Rule Application for Patients Traveling to Pittsburgh Referral Centers — $50M+ Recovered and Active $10M Bermudez Litigation — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Armstrong County, Texas: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For women in Armstrong County navigating the devastating aftermath of a failed breast reconstruction or a complication following an aesthetic augmentation, the search for answers often leads to a complex intersection of medical science and federal regulatory law. Whether you are at home in Claude, Wayside, or elsewhere in the rural stretches of the Texas Panhandle, the realization that a medical device implanted in your body may be defective is traumatic. At Attorney911, we understand that for many in Armstrong County, accessing specialist medical care often means traveling into Amarillo to visit centers like the Harrington Cancer Center or major regional surgical hubs. We are here to ensure that your geographic location never limits your access to elite, high-stakes product liability litigation. As the managing partner of The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, Ralph Manginello has spent twenty-seven years aggressively advocating for the injured. Licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 1998 (Bar Card No. 24007597), Ralph leads our firm with a commitment to holding massive medical device manufacturers accountable when they prioritize profits over patient safety in Armstrong County. Our associate attorney, Lupe Peña, brings a unique advantage to our clients as a former insurance defense attorney. Lupe is fluently bilingual and conducts full client consultations in Spanish, ensuring that families in Armstrong County’s Spanish-speaking communities have direct, unmediated access to our legal expertise. If you…

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May 14, 2026

City of Oak Point Truck Accident & Oilfield Vehicle Crash Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Brings 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience to Halliburton Water Tankers, Schlumberger Sand Haulers, Patterson-UTI Hotshots, and Every 80,000-Pound Commercial Fleet Operating SH 285 and FM 1788, Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Background Beats Great West Casualty and Old Republic, We Extract Samsara ELD and Qualcomm OmniTRACS Data Before the 30-Day Overwrite, TBI ($5M+ Recovered), Burns, Amputation ($3.8M+), and Wrongful Death Claims, $5M Class A Hazmat Insurance Floor Under 49 CFR § 387, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911

Fatal 18-Wheeler and Tractor-Trailer Accidents in Oak Point, Texas: What Families Need to Know You are reading this because someone you love did not come home from a road that everyone in Oak Point drives every day. A fully loaded 18-wheeler changed everything for your family on a corridor most people take for granted—FM 428, the Dallas North Tollway, or the stretch of US Highway 380 that runs through Denton County. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003 has already started a clock that does not stop while you grieve. You have two years from the date of the fatal injury to file a wrongful-death action under Section 71.001. Under Section 71.004, you—whether you are the surviving spouse, child, or parent—hold an independent statutory claim. So does your loved one’s estate, under Section 71.021, for the conscious pain and mental anguish they endured between injury and death. The carrier whose driver killed your family member has lawyers who have been working since the night of the crash. The longer you wait, the more evidence the carrier controls—the electronic logging device (ELD) under 49 C.F.R. Part 395, the dashcam footage, the maintenance records under Part 396, the driver-qualification file under Part 391—and the more of it disappears. We send the preservation letter that locks it down within 24 hours. We pull the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) profile on the carrier and the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) record on the driver before discovery formally opens.…

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May 14, 2026

Archer County Breast Implant Injury & Defective Mesh Attorneys: Attorney911 Features Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Trial Experience and Lupe Peña’s Insider Advantage as a Former Insurance Defense Attorney — We Litigate Allergan BIOCELL Textured Implants (Recalled July 2019, MDL 2921 Before Judge Brian R. Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026), AlloDerm and Strattice ADM, and GalaFLEX P4HB Bioabsorbable Scaffolds — Substantive Command of BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-) Pathology and 21 CFR Parts 803 and 814 FDA Regulatory Framework — Litigating Parallel-Claim Survivability and Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003 2-Year Statute of Limitations for Archer County Cases — $50M+ Recovered and Current Lead Counsel in the Active $10M Bermudez Institutional-Liability Lawsuit — Free Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Archer County: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For women in Archer County who have undergone breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, or those who chose aesthetic augmentation or a mastopexy "internal bra" procedure, the journey toward healing is often defined by resilience. Many residents across Archer County, from Archer City out to Holliday, Lakeside City, and Windthorst, place immense trust in the medical hardware implanted into their bodies. We understand that finding out this trust may have been misplaced is more than a legal issue; it is a profound betrayal of your health and future. If you are currently facing complications like severe infection, reconstruction failure, or a diagnosis of BIA-ALCL or BIA-SCC, our team at Attorney911 is here to provide the clinical clarity and doctrinal legal authority you deserve. The path to answers for Archer County patients often begins with several hours of travel to major medical hubs in Wichita Falls or the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. We recognize the physical and emotional exhaustion that comes with seeking specialist care far from home. We have spent years representing victims of institutional negligence and defective products, and we know that the hardware used in your surgery—whether it was a biologic acellular dermal matrix (ADM), a synthetic mesh, or a newer bioabsorbable scaffold—was likely marketed to your surgeon without the FDA ever determining if it was safe or effective for use in a breast. We believe you deserve…

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May 14, 2026

Aransas County Defective Breast Mesh & ADM Injury Attorneys — Attorney911 brings Ralph Manginello’s 27+ years of federal-court trial experience to Aransas County reconstruction patients managing Allergan BIOCELL recalls (July 2019), MDL 2921 proceedings before Judge Brian R. Martinotti, and BIA-ALCL or BIA-SCC diagnoses. We litigate parallel-claim survivability under Riegel and Lohr for AlloDerm, Strattice acellular dermal matrix, and GalaFLEX P4HB scaffolds using the Texas 2-year statute of limitations and 21 CFR Parts 803, 807, and 814. Lupe Peña, a former insurance defense attorney, conducts full client consultations in fluent Spanish without interpreters for Aransas County’s Southern District of Texas claimants. Our record includes $50M+ total recovered for families and the active $10M Bermudez institutional-liability lawsuit featured on ABC13, KPRC 2, and KHOU 11 — Free consultation, no fee unless we recover compensation for you, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911.

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Aransas County: The Definitive Guide for Women and Families Learning that a medical device meant to help you rebuild your life after cancer or a personal surgery is actually causing you harm is a specialized type of betrayal. For women across Aransas County, from the coastal neighborhoods of Rockport and Fulton to the serene stretches of Lamar, the journey of breast reconstruction or augmentation is supposed to represent a fresh start. Whether you underwent a post-mastectomy reconstruction at a major center in nearby Corpus Christi or a cosmetic "internal bra" procedure to regain your confidence, you placed your trust in the materials implanted in your body. When those materials—surgical mesh, acellular dermal matrix (ADM), or bioabsorbable scaffolds—fail, the consequences are often catastrophic, leading to chronic pain, disfigurement, and even life-threatening malignancies. At Attorney911, we recognize the silence that often surrounds these injuries. We understand that many women in Aransas County have been told their complications are "normal" or are simply part of a "difficult healing process." We are here to tell you that what you are experiencing may be the result of a defective product marketed to your surgeons without adequate safety testing. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has spent twenty-seven years fighting for the rights of the injured, and our team, including associate attorney Lupe Peña, is dedicated to ensuring that the voices of Aransas County women are heard by the billion-dollar corporations that manufactured these devices.…

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May 14, 2026

City of Little Elm Truck Accident & Commercial Vehicle Crash Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Brings 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience to Denton County’s Fastest-Growing City: We Litigate Against Walmart 18-Wheelers, Amazon Delivery Vans, FedEx Box Trucks, and Every Corporate Fleet Operating Along US 380, Dallas North Tollway, and I-35, Including Local Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, and School Buses ($5M Federal Insurance Minimum Under 49 CFR § 387.33), Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Background Beats Great West Casualty, Old Republic, and Zurich, We Extract Samsara ELD Data, Amazon Netradyne 4-Camera Footage, and Walmart DriveCam Video Before Evidence Overwrites in 30 Days, TBI ($5M+ Recovered), Amputation ($3.8M+), and Wrongful Death Cases, 80,000-Pound Semis vs. 4,000-Pound Passenger Cars — 20:1 Weight Ratio, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

18-Wheeler Accidents in Little Elm, Texas: What You Need to Know After a Crash You’re reading this because someone you love didn’t come home—or because you’re facing medical bills, lost wages, and an insurance company that’s already trying to lowball your claim. A fully loaded 18-wheeler on State Highway 121 or Dallas Parkway doesn’t leave room for error. When these crashes happen in Little Elm, they’re not just accidents—they’re the result of corporate decisions made in boardrooms hundreds of miles away. We’ve handled hundreds of commercial vehicle cases in Denton County and across Texas. We know how these cases work because we’ve spent decades fighting the same carriers, the same adjusters, and the same defense playbooks that will be deployed against you. Here’s what you need to know—right now—to protect your family’s future. Why 18-Wheeler Crashes in Little Elm Are Different Little Elm sits at the crossroads of Denton County’s fastest-growing freight corridors. State Highway 121, Dallas Parkway (FM 720), and U.S. 380 carry everything from Amazon delivery vans to oilfield equipment. The Dallas North Tollway and Sam Rayburn Tollway add another layer of high-speed commercial traffic. When an 18-wheeler crashes here, the physics are brutal: A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh 80,000 pounds—20 times more than a passenger car. At 65 mph, an 18-wheeler needs 525 feet to stop—the length of 1.5 football fields. Underride crashes (where a car slides beneath a trailer) are often fatal because the impact happens above the vehicle’s crumple zone. The Texas Department of…

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May 14, 2026

Angelina County Defective Breast Mesh and Medical Device Injury Lawyers — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Combines Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Federal-Court Trial Experience with Former Insurance Defense Attorney Lupe Peña’s Insider Knowledge to Litigate BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-) and BIA-SCC Cases — We Represent Angelina County Patients in the Allergan BIOCELL Textured Implant Recall Consolidated in MDL 2921 Before Judge Brian R. Martinotti (Bellwether October 19, 2026) and Handle Failures of AlloDerm and Strattice ADM, GalaFLEX P4HB Bioabsorbable Scaffolds, Mentor MemoryGel and Polypropylene Mesh Under 21 CFR Parts 803, 807 and 814 — Substantive Doctrinal Command of Riegel Parallel-Claim Survivability and Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003 Two-Year Statute of Limitations with Discovery Rule Application — $50M+ Recovered for Texas Families and Active Lead Counsel in the $10M Bermudez Institutional-Liability Lawsuit Covered by ABC13, KPRC 2 and FOX 26 — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, Hablamos Español, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM), and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Angelina County: The Complete Guide for Women and Families We understand that for women in Angelina County, the journey through breast reconstruction or augmentation is often an emotional and physically taxing experience. Whether you are a breast cancer survivor in Lufkin rebuilding your life after a mastectomy or an aesthetic patient in Huntington seeking a revision, you placed your trust in the medical device industry and the regulatory framework that governs it. When that trust is shattered by a defective surgical mesh, acellular dermal matrix (ADM), or a bioabsorbable scaffold like GalaFLEX or Phasix, the consequences are often catastrophic. At The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, operating under the brand Attorney911, we have dedicated our practice to holding multi-billion-dollar manufacturers accountable for the harm their products cause to women in Angelina County and across the State of Texas. Managing Partner Ralph Manginello, who has been licensed by the State Bar of Texas (Bar Card Number 24007597) for twenty-seven years, and Associate Attorney Lupe Peña bring a combined level of doctrinal rigor and insurance-industry insight that generalist personal injury firms cannot match. Based in Houston but serving the entire East Texas region, including Lufkin, Diboll, and Zavalla, we have spent decades litigating complex institutional liability cases. From our prinicipal office at 1177 West Loop South, Suite 1600, we provide Angelina County residents with the high-caliber representation required to challenge entities like Becton Dickinson (BD), Allergan, and Johnson & Johnson.…

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May 14, 2026

Andrews County Defective Breast Mesh & Implant Injury Attorneys — Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Brings Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Trial Experience and Lupe Peña’s Former Insurance Defense Tactics to Andrews County: We Pursue Allergan BIOCELL Recalled July 2019, AlloDerm, Strattice ADM, and GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffolds Under 21 CFR Parts 803, 807, and 814 — Handling BIA-ALCL (CD30+/ALK-), BIA-SCC, and Reconstruction Device Failures via MDL 2921 (Judge Martinotti, Bellwether October 19, 2026) — Applying the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003 Two-Year Statute of Limitations and Discovery Rule for West Texas Patients — Active $10M Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi Counsel with $50M+ Total Recovered for Families — Hablamos Español, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You, 1-888-ATTY-911

Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys in Andrews County: The Complete Guide for Women, Families, and Survivors For women in Andrews County and across the Permian Basin, the decision to undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy or a cosmetic procedure is often rooted in a desire for wholeness, healing, and moving forward. Whether you were treated at a specialized surgical center in Andrews or traveled to nearby regional medical hubs in Odessa, Midland, or Lubbock for advanced reconstructive care, you placed your trust in the medical device manufacturers that supplied your surgeon. You trusted that the surgical mesh, acellular dermal matrix (ADM), or bioabsorbable scaffold implanted in your body was thoroughly tested, FDA-approved, and safe for its intended use. The reality we have uncovered for many women in Andrews County is far more troubling. At The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC—operating under the brand Attorney911—we have found that many of the products currently used in breast reconstruction, Mastopexy (the "internal bra" technique), and breast revision were never actually approved by the FDA for use in the breast. Instead, devices like GalaFLEX, Phasix, AlloDerm, and Strattice reached the operating room through a regulatory shortcut known as the 510(k) clearance pathway. This allowed manufacturers to bypass rigorous clinical trials by claiming their products were simply "substantially equivalent" to older devices, some of which were as different as a basic surgical suture. If you are a resident of Andrews County—from the city of Andrews to the outlying ranch lands—and…

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