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Hyatt, In re

Ruling
Proposed settlement improperly sought to recover administrative expenses from the debtor's exempt homestead proceeds by effectively transferring the exempt funds to the IRS and having the trustee recover those funds from the IRS liens without reducing the IRS claim against the debtor. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Trustee’s Costs and Expenses.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-082

Lui, In re--Shau Chung Hu v. Lui

Ruling
State court judgment was excepted from discharge as debtor had violated her fiduciary dutyand those actions clearly constituted defalcation. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0424-038

CNG Foods LLC, In re

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to attorneys' fees and costs as the involuntary bankruptcy case was filed in bad faith. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Involuntary Cases; Judgment upon Dismissal; Damages for Bad Faith.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 13, 2020 , LexisNexis #0820-051

Zucaro, In re

Ruling
Debtors' motion for sanctions denied where creditor's default judgment against debtors wasstill in place at the time counsel represented the creditor and provided basis for proofs ofclaim. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Signing of Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions; Verification and Copies of

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 31, 2020 , LexisNexis #0520-075

Fierro, In re--Fierro v. Yellen

Ruling
Debtors failed to state a bad faith claim as they failed to connect a specific bankruptcyprovision to conduct of creditor's state court counsel. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 31, 2020 , LexisNexis #0520-051

Kedia, In re--Suparo Int'l Inc. v. Kedia

Ruling
Debt was not dischargeable where debtor engaged in actual fraud that impaired creditor'sability to collect its debt. (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 October 03, 2019 , LexisNexis #1119-086

Masih, In re--Itria Ventures LLC v. Masih

Ruling
Denial of discharge denied as creditor failed to prove that the debtor made a false oath oraccount. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 31, 2019 , LexisNexis #0619-018

Chadha, In re--Itria Ventures LLC v. Chadha

Ruling
Debtor's discharge was granted as creditor failed to prove that debtor committed fraud orfalsified financial documents to obtain monies. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 30, 2019 , LexisNexis #0619-017

Hazan, In re--GSY Corp. v. Hazan

Ruling
Debtor's motion to dismiss nondischargeability claim was granted as the claim failed on theelement of reliance. (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 27, 2018 , LexisNexis #1118-012

Lorick, In re

Ruling
Debtor's surcharge motion was denied as they failed to show that secured creditor fared better due to the debtors' expenditures as any increase in the sale price obtained did not improve secured creditor's position under § 506(c). (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Allowance of Interest, Fees, Costs and Charges.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2018 , LexisNexis #0918-100