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Masuo v. Galan (In re Galan)

Masuo v. Galan (In re Galan)

Ruling
Default judgment in case for wrongful death of child at day care center was dischargeable absent evidence of malice or intent to injure.
Procedural posture

Judgment creditors filed an adversary proceeding against chapter 7 debtors, seeking a determination that a wrongful death judgment they obtained against the debtors in state court was nondischargeable under 11 U.S.C.S. § 523(a)(6). The case was tried to the court.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 27, 2011 , LexisNexis #0911-017