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LaMantia, In re--Rasmussen v. LaMantia

Ruling
Debtor was not entitled to a discharge because prior to filing his petition, he withdrew most ofthe funds from his bank accounts and prepaid several obligations. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraudulent Transfer or Concealment of Property;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 09, 2020 , LexisNexis #1120-91

Kalinina, In re

Ruling
Imposition of stay denied in debtor's third Chapter 11 case within one year as it was filed forthe sole purpose of delaying the creditor. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Duration; Cases Filed Within One Year of Dismissal of Two or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 08, 2020 , LexisNexis #1120-79

Penobscot Valley Hosp., In re--Penobscot Valley Hosp. v. Carranza

Ruling
Temporary restraining order granted given likelihood of success on claim that SBAdiscriminated against debtor by refusing to allow debtor to participate in the PayrollProtection Program. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Protection Against Discriminatory Treatment; Discrimination by Governmental Unit.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 01, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-090

Gistis, In re

Ruling
Debtor's attorney sanctioned for providing incorrect information on Schedule C pertaining todebtor's homestead exemption. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 24, 2020 , LexisNexis #0520-044

Calais Reg'l Hosp., In re

Ruling
Debtor hospital failed to state a claim that contract and collection agreements with insurershould be avoided where the insurer paid debtor at the rates specified in the contracts. (Bankr.D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 04, 2020 , LexisNexis #0420-043

Raessler, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court looked to legislative history to apply state exemption in absence of highcourt ruling. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Types of Exempt Property; Interest in Residential Property or Burial Plot.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 10, 2020 , LexisNexis #0220-055

Gistis, In re--Hull v. Cenlar FSB

Ruling
Claims seeking disgorgement of sale proceeds from debtor's sale were dismissed asmortgagee's lien on the property was extinguished upon payment of the debt. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Post-petition Effect of Security Interest; Exceptions for Certain Security Interests.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 03, 2020 , LexisNexis #0220-044

Kittery Point, In re

Ruling
Claim was allowed due to agreement between debtor and creditor and the waivers in thatdocument explicitly acknowledging its validity. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 20, 2019 , LexisNexis #0220-006

LaMantia, In re--Rasmussen v. LaMantia

Ruling
Creditor stated a claim for denial of discharge where the debtor moved assets out of his bankaccounts upon learning of their attachment in creditor's civil action. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 18, 2019 , LexisNexis #1219-046

Pappas, In re

Ruling
Denial of confirmation was not warranted as there was no evidence of debtor's lack of goodfaith. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 19, 2019 , LexisNexis #1119-047