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Garfield v. Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC

Ruling
Debtor could pursue Fair Debt Collection Practices Act action, against creditor that violated the discharge injunction, in the district court.
Issue(s)
Whether a debtor who received a claim on a debt that was discharged in a bankruptcy proceeding was able to sue the claimant in a district court under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) or had to seek relief in the bankruptcy court.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 04, 2016 , LexisNexis #0116-123

DPWN Holdings (USA) Inc. v. United Air Lines Inc.

Ruling
District court erred in allowing creditor's postdischarge claim where evidence contradicted alleged lack of knowledge of bankruptcy.
Issue(s)
Whether a creditor had sufficient notice of the availability of its antitrust claim against a chapter 11 debtor airline to satisfy due process requirements and render the claim discharged?

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Court :
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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 27, 2014 , LexisNexis #0414-054