- 11 U.S.C.
Jefferson v. Midwest Urological Group Ltd. (In re Jefferson)
Nov
07
2008
Ruling
Violation of discharge injunction did not merit punitive damages absent evidence of financial loss.
Procedural posture
After receiving a discharge, plaintiff chapter 7 debtor sued defendant medical services provider, alleging that the provider violated the automatic stay and the discharge injunction by continuing to attempt to collect a debt, and seeking compensatory damages, attorney fees, and punitive damages. The provider failed to appear or file a responsive pleading. The debtor moved for a default judgment.
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