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Diamond, In re--Pergament v. Diamond

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable where each creditor had its own particularized set of injuries which were direct and personal and any claims arising from such injuries belonged to the creditors who invested based on false representations made by the debtor. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 05, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-030

Gojani, In re--Malovatsky v. Gojani

Ruling
Debt arising out of breach of stipulation by debtor’s failure to remove judgment lien prior totransfer to plaintiff was nondischargeable. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Debts in Connection with Divorce

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 07, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-057

Murphy, In re

Ruling
Post-petition conduct of mortgage holder and its counsel did not violate the automatic stay asthe submission of the order denying the motion by the successful bidder and the delivery ofthe deed to the assignees were ministerial acts. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 01, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-006

Koh Lee, In re

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable where debtor made an implied misrepresentation each time hesubmitted an invoice to the creditor for payment that did not reflect the true price paid forgoods. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-088

Diamond Fin. Co., In re--Pergament v. Torac Realty, LLC

Ruling
Transfers could be avoided where the debtor and its entities paid back defendant transfereealmost double the amount that it loaned. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Liability of Transferee of Avoided Transfer.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 22, 2024 , LexisNexis #0424-044

Milberg, In re

Ruling
Court concluded that the case was not filed in good faith and the amended plan that providedno payments to creditors while debtor litigated the validity of their claims was not proposedin good faith. (Bankr. S.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 13, 2023 , LexisNexis #0224-018

Mirian, In re

Ruling
Debtor was not entitled to claim an exemption in survivorship interest in a non-residencecondominium as a debtor's right to shield an interest in such property from process did notexist under state law. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Choice Between Federal and State Law; Alternative Exemptions;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 08, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-033

Daly, In re--Daly v. Daly

Ruling
Debtor did not owe purported creditors any debt that could be excepted from discharge asthey failed to prove any claim. (Bankr. S.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 08, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-034

Savva's Rest., Inc., In re--TD Bank, N.A. v. KB Ins. Co.

Ruling
Bank was entitled to a declaration that it had a right to payment under the policy as the bankheld a separate insurable interest in the debtor's property pursuant to amounts disbursed ondebtor’s behalf. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Obtaining Credit; Authorization After Notice and Hearing.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 21, 2023 , LexisNexis #1123-081

Chunton, In re--Sarikaputar v. Chunton

Ruling
Discharge was denied as debtor had made multiple false statements in her schedules andexhibited a reckless indifference to the truth sufficient to establish fraudulent intent. (Bankr.E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 24, 2023 , LexisNexis #1123-017