Simantob v. Lahijani (In re Lahijani)
Oct
03
2005
Ruling
Motion for substantive consolidation was granted where the debtor controlled and acted as the alter ego of two non-debtor corporations.
Procedural posture
Plaintiff creditors brought an adversary proceeding against defendant bankruptcy debtor to determine, inter alia, the dischargeability of debts. The creditors moved for substantive consolidation of two non-debtor corporations with the debtor on the ground that the debtor controlled and acted as alter ego of the corporations.
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