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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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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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O'Keefe, In re--Horton v. O'Keefe
Mar
04
2025
Ruling
Debtor’s use of force was not grounds for nondischargeable debt where debtor reasonably believed force was necessary to prevent injury and that the amount of force he used was reasonable under the circumstances. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
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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Johnson, In re--Heyerholm v. Johnson
Mar
04
2025
Ruling
Personal injury debt was dischargeable since debtors did not consciously disregard their duty of ordinary care as their actions were a reasonable attempt to avoid causing the injury. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
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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Mahadevan, In re--Bikkina v. Mahadevan
Feb
21
2025
Ruling
Defamation judgment against debtor was nondischargeable. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
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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Becker, In re--Goldman v. Becker
Jan
22
2025
Ruling
Debt was dischargeable as jury's finding of deliberate indifference did not establish subjective intent to injure. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
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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Dalton, In re--Retirement Grp., LLC v. Dalton
Jan
15
2025
Ruling
Debt deemed nondischargeable due to debtor’s willful and malicious misappropriation of trade secrets and evidence destruction. (Bankr. S.D. Ind.)
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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Brown, In re--Veritas Vincit, LLC v. Brown
Dec
09
2024
Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable where jury's finding of liability for malicious criminal prosecution and civil conspiracy met both the subjective and objective tests for willful and malicious injury. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
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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Mi Young Kal, In re--Sanango v. Mi Young Kal
Oct
31
2024
Ruling
Creditor employee stated a claim for nondischargeability where debtor intended to pay her less than what was required under applicable law. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
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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Zebrowski, In re--GFRS Equip. Leasing Fund II, LLC v. Zebrowski
Oct
15
2024
Ruling
Debt partially non-dischargeable for willful and malicious injury through wrongful concealment of leased equipment after failed replevin attempt. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
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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