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Roman Cath. Diocese of Albany, In re

Ruling
Motions by diocese and insurer to disallow and seal claims denied as insurer had not accepted financial responsibility and no plan had been proposed. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Objections.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 03, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-031

Pentasuglia, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s case was dismissed because totality of circumstances showed ability to pay and lack of candor in financial disclosures. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-018

Williams-Bell, In re

Ruling
Court confirmed Chapter 13 plan after finding debtor acted in good faith, proposed feasible payments, and sought to preserve family home. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-043

Fall Creek One, LLC, In re

Ruling
Court valued creditor’s secured claim based on debtor’s income projections and intended use of property for short-term rentals. (Bankr. M.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Bifurcation of Claim; Valuation of Creditor’s Interest.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 09, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-035

Wells, In re

Ruling
For an informal proof of claim to exist, the creditor must have taken some affirmative action in the bankruptcy case before the claims deadline to provide notice of the claim and intent to hold the estate liable. (Bankr. M.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Disallowance; Proof of Claim not Timely Filed.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-085

Feiffer, In re

Ruling
Conversion of debtor artist’s Chapter 13 case to Chapter 11 following his death was not permitted as a probate estate is not a "person" eligible to be a Chapter 11 debtor. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Death or Incompetency of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 28, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-099

Prime Capital Ventures, LLC, In re

Ruling
Chapter 11 plan could not be confirmed where it removed the court's ability to review and approve expenses incurred by members of the oversight committee and professionals of the plan administrator. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Requirements.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 28, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-095

Falatico-Brodock, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s attorney’s fees substantially reduced given filing of barebones petition, failure to file a timely Subchapter V plan and deficiencies in billing entries. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-027

Prime Capital Ventures, In re

Ruling
Abandonment of post-dismissal claims for fees, costs and damages against petitioning creditors in involuntary case lacked proper business judgment analysis. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Involuntary Cases; Judgment upon Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-028

Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, In re

Ruling
Insurance company held in contempt for violating confidentiality agreement by releasing information regarding clergy abuse survivors in debtor diocese. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court; Issuance of Necessary or Appropriate Order, Process, or Judgment.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-026