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In re Bourke

In re Bourke

Ruling
Debtor awarded attorneys fees, actual and punitive damages for creditor's willful violation of stay by sending three collection notices after being notified of debtor's bankruptcy.
Issue(s)
What sanctions should be assessed against creditor that continued sending debtor collection letters after being served with notice of the filing of the bankruptcy petition?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 24, 2015 , LexisNexis #0116-112