Schlomer, In re--Fanale v. Schlomer
Jun
27
2025
Ruling
Amended complaint in nondischargeability proceeding related back to the original complaint as the new claim arose out of the same conduct, transaction, or occurrence. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Automatic Discharge of Certain Debts Absent Creditor Objection.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Catanzarite, In re--Rewak v. Catanzarite
Jun
18
2025
Ruling
Collateral estoppel did not apply to false representation and false pretenses issues, which were not actually and directly litigated in state court case. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.
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Burroughs, In re
Jun
18
2025
Ruling
Court granted summary judgment on liability for the attorney's fees and costs awarded in the default judgment as a sanction for discovery fraud in nondischargeability proceeding. (Bankr. W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.
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Norton, In re
Jun
13
2025
Ruling
Court discharged debt as debtor’s partial repayments showed no intent to defraud. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.
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Smith, In re--Keasler v. Smith
Jun
11
2025
Ruling
Court excepted debt from discharge as debtor made false representations with intent to deceive. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.
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Simmons, In re--Simmons v. Simmons
Jun
09
2025
Ruling
Debtor’s owelty note arising from divorce decree held nondischargeable as a domestic support obligation. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Domestic Support Obligations.
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Wolfe, In re--Impact Images, Inc. v. Wolfe
May
21
2025
Ruling
State court's findings of willful and malicious misappropriation of trade secrets had preclusive effect in nondischargeability proceeding. (Bankr. E D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.
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Mendoza, In re--Mendoza v. Franchise Tax Bd.
May
21
2025
Ruling
State franchise tax board’s assessments, which debtor did not timely challenge, were nondischargeable and liens securing the debt were enforceable. (Bankr. E.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Taxes; Late or Unfiled Return.
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Adair, In re--Adair v. Stutsman Constr., L.L.C.
May
20
2025
Ruling
Unclean hands defense to nondischargeability was improperly precluded as it was not litigated in state court default judgment proceeding. (5th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.
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Garcia, In re--Garcia v. United States Dep't of Educ.
May
16
2025
Ruling
Discharge of student loan debt was denied because debtor could maintain minimal living standard, lacked evidence of long-term hardship, and failed to show good faith repayment efforts. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.
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