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Crawford, In re--Vara v. Crawford

Ruling
Discharge denied due to debtor’s inadequate recordkeeping and unexplained $300K cash disbursement. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 29, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-019

Parker, In re--McGee- Weiss v. Parker

Ruling
Debtor’s discharge was denied because he failed to update his address and respond to properly served complaint. (Bankr. S.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 28, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-040

Barkley v. Reilly

Ruling
Discharge was denied because debtors committed fraud by omitting key transfers on their financial affairs statement. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-041

Mascio, In re--Graham v. Mascio

Ruling
Complaint in creditors’ proceeding for denial of discharge or nondischargeability of judgment debt met the heightened pleading standard for fraud as it provided enough specificity to put the debtor on notice as to the nature of the claims. (Bankr. D. Colo.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-087

Ohai, In re--Ohai v. Delta Cmty. Credit Union

Ruling
Secured creditors retained their in rem rights to collateral and did not violate the discharge injunction by requesting debtor’s credit reports. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Debts Affected.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-088

Rusi, In re--Sheet Metal Workers' Nat'l Pension Fund v. Rusi

Ruling
Court denied discharge, citing defendant’s fraudulent omissions and misappropriation in falsified bankruptcy schedules. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 19, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-020

Mascio, In re--INDVR U.S., Inc. v. Mascio

Ruling
Discharge denied based on debtor’s concealment of trust assets and fraudulent bankruptcy schedules. (Bankr. D. Colo.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 08, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-043

Ellis, In re

Ruling
Discharge denied as debtor completed a non-approved financial course and failed to meet statutory requirements. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Failure to Complete Instructional Course.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-021

Baldwin, In re--Seida v. Baldwin

Ruling
Debtor denied discharge for concealing assets and making false statements as court found intent to hinder creditors and fraudulent oaths. (Bankr. D. Or.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 04, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-042

Shafer, In re--United States v. Shafer

Ruling
Court denied summary judgment on revocation of discharge as genuine issues of material fact existed regarding debtor's alleged ownership of undisclosed motor vehicles. (Bankr. D.S.D.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Revocation.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 25, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-094