- 11 U.S.C.
Uku, In re--Knoll v. Uku
Apr
24
2024
Ruling
Plaintiff was not entitled to summary judgment with respect to adversary proceeding as themere fact that a state court found a breach of fiduciary duty was insufficient to meet plaintiff'sthreshold burden. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or
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Liquidating Estate of H&P, Inc., In re--Albert's Cap. Servs., LLC v. Kreitz Motor Express, Inc.
Feb
23
2023
Ruling
Transfers were preferential absent affirmative defenses by transferees. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Preferences.
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Rosenberg, In re
Aug
26
2022
Ruling
Taxpayer's request for discharge was denied as debtor wife’s amended statements whichreflected firearm transfers were consistent with a pattern of nondisclosure and concealmentevidencing an intent to deceive. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Discharge.
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Gutierrez, In re--Marchitello v. Gutierrez
Mar
01
2022
Ruling
Discharge denied due to debtor’s numerous false statements under oath related to her assetsand the alleged disposition of assets. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.
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Dolfi, In re--Dolfi v. Dolfi
Oct
03
2019
Ruling
Lienholder failed to establish that judicial liens senior to unavoidable mortgages are insulatedfrom avoidance. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.
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Milton, In re--Lepre v. Milton
Feb
04
2019
Ruling
Relief sought in the creditor's amended complaint for denial of discharge was denied wherehe failed to show that debtor knew that her statements on schedules and statement of financialaffairs were false. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Wagle, LLC, In re
Aug
16
2017
Ruling
Confirmation denied as the debtor's plan violated the absolute priority rule. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Cramdown; Fairness and Equity.
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- 28 U.S.C.
Pennsylvania Prop. & Cas. Ins. Guar. Assoc. v. Pompelia (In re Pompelia)
Oct
25
2016
Ruling
Bankruptcy court lacked jurisdiction over insurance coverage dispute where policy proceedswould not benefit the debtors. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings.
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Aikman v. IRS ( In re Aikman)
Jul
22
2016
Ruling
Taxes and associated penalties were not dischargeable. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Was debtor entitled to the return of a tax refund retained by the IRS to pay taxes and penalties not paid in debtor’s bankruptcy?
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Murphy v. United States Dep't of Educ. (In re Murphy)
Jul
21
2016
Ruling
Debtor’s motion to reopen case to file an untimely appeal denied. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Should bankruptcy court reconsider its denial of debtor’s motion to reopen and file an untimely appeal?
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