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ServiCom LLC, In re--Katz v. Merch. Auto. Grp., Inc.

Ruling
Preferential payments made by the debtor were avoidable to the extent the new value of debtor's continued possession and use of leased vehicles was not shown to have been granted after payment to the defendant. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Preferences.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 31, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-091

Anderson, In re--Katz v. Anderson

Ruling
Debtor's ex-wife was entitled to summary judgment on the trustee's claims alleging fraudulent transfer as trustee did not dispute with admissible evidence the central assertions in defendant's affidavit. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 23, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-067

Anderson, In re--Cadle Co. v. Anderson

Ruling
Defendant was not entitled to discharge as his level of involvement in the business's insurance needs required that he keep and maintain records for insurance purposes or be able to produce such records, which he could not do. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 23, 2023 , LexisNexis #0423-066

Jackson, In re--Jackson v. GSO Bus. Mgmt., LLC

Ruling
Fifteen percent across the board reduction in attorney’s billed hours warranted due to vague entries and duplicative billing of tasks not necessitating two attorneys. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 23, 2023 , LexisNexis #0423-052

Moore, In re

Ruling
Debtor's Chapter 13 case was dismissed as it was filed within 180 days after the voluntarydismissal of the debtor's third case. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Exception for Debtors with Certain Prior Dismissals.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 19, 2022 , LexisNexis #1223-002

Granahan, In re

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable where debtor intentionally, deliberately, and with the intent toobtain unemployment compensation benefits by fraud failed to report his earned wages to thestate department of labor. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 23, 2022 , LexisNexis #0123-087

Bertsos, In re--Rescia v. Bertsos

Ruling
Trustee's proposed settlement of claim was approved as the Iridium factors weighed in favorof approval. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Compromise and Arbitration.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-050

Emiabata, In re

Ruling
Case dismissed as the debtor failed to establish the filing state as the debtor's domicile,residence, principal place of business, or location of principal assets. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 22, 2022 , LexisNexis #0922-045

Zackowski, In re--VRM v. Zackowski

Ruling
Motion for relief from stay granted to allow landlord’s agent to complete pre-petition evictionaction. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 10, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-002

Paduch, In re

Ruling
Debtor's case reopened for cause. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 14, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-006