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Consiglio, In re--Mitrano v. Consiglio

Ruling
Motion to dismiss was denied where creditor simply challenged the valuation of debtor's exemptions without providing any alternative valuation of the exempted property. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse; Prohibitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 02, 2018 , LexisNexis #0418-050

Peterson, In re

Ruling
Court calculated amount due from debtor to condominium association to resolve all claims. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 02, 2018 , LexisNexis #0418-032

Jackson, In re--Jackson v. Parrott

Ruling
Debtor awarded portion of damages requested as court concluded that respondents' failure towithdraw complaint against the debtor amounts to a willful violation of the automatic stay.(Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 17, 2017 , LexisNexis #1117-096

McNeilly, In re--Charmoy v. McNeilly

Ruling
Debtor's attorney's compensation was limited to the amount disclosed by the attorney as thefees under the retainer agreement were incosistent with the disclosure. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 28, 2017 , LexisNexis #1017-004

Ellis, In re--Ellis v. U.S. Bank N.A.

Ruling
Bank's claim bifurcated into a secured and unsecured claim for the purposes of the debtor'schapter 13 plan. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Bifurcation of Claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 28, 2017 , LexisNexis #1017-009

Beckford, In re--Beckford v. Romano

Ruling
Attorney's act of filing on behalf of creditor for non-dischargeable obligation did not violate the discharge injunction. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 23, 2017 , LexisNexis #0717-094

Eternal Enter., In re

Ruling
Court confirmed an LLC's second modified fifth amended plan as the reorganization plan wasfair and equitable because the real property debtor owned was worth far less than its debt.(Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Cramdown; Satisfaction of Requirements of Section 1129(a).

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 13, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-078

King, In re--State v. King

Ruling
Overpaid unemployment compensation benefits and interest were nondischargeable where debtor had fraudulently represented her employment status. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 04, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-044

Ferraro, In re--Chorches v. Ferraro

Ruling
Trustee's motion authorizing a settlement was granted as the proposed compromise was in thebest interests of creditors of the estate. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Compromise and Arbitration; Compromise.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 03, 2017 , LexisNexis #0417-029

Hartford Holdings, LLC v. Mladen (In re Eternal Enter.)

Ruling
Claim based on alleged loan disallowed for failure to meet the statute of frauds. (Bankr. D.Conn.)
Issue(s)
Should creditor’s objection to unsecured loan debt listed by debtor be sustained?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 20, 2016 , LexisNexis #1016-045