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Jones, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor's attorney granted compensation in reduced amount in simple case involving vehicle repossession and minimal debt. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-002

Okeiyi, In re--Asilonu v. Okeiyi

Ruling
Debt related to debtor’s breach of her obligations under affidavit of support provided to enable plaintiff to immigrate to the U.S. was dischargeable. (Bankr. M.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 23, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-011

Niemiec, In re

Ruling
Debtor's Chapter 13 plan was denied as not feasible and not proposed in good faith based on his failure to provide accurate and consistent financial information, his delinquency in plan payments, and his pre-petition bad faith conduct. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 19, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-071

Autry, In re

Ruling
Debtors were not entitled to convert their case to Chapter 13 as they acted in bad faith in their Chapter 7 case. (Bankr. M.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Conversion.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-064

Keels, In re--Keels v. Wilmington Sav. Fund Soc'y, FSB

Ruling
Debtor established a valuation of the property that may permit her to strip off the creditor'sclaim. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Bifurcation of Claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-055

West Nottingham Acad., In re

Ruling
Court found that the amount of the creditor's equity cushion in the property was sufficientadequate protection and as such, so no adequate protection payments were required duringthe preconfirmation period. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Adequate Protection.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-053

Kalo Clinical Rsch., LLC, In re

Ruling
Court confirmed debtor's reorganization plan as proposed in good faith and meeting allrequirements. (Bankr. D. Utah)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Requirements.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 06, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-037

Valeria v. Gunkova

Ruling
Court declared debt nondischargeable due to debtor's intentional destruction of evidence.(Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 24, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-063

Brown, In re--Brown v. Goldman Sachs Bank USA

Ruling
Bank's motion to compel arbitration and stay action was denied as the debtor's claims wereconstitutionally core bankruptcy proceedings that the bankruptcy court had discretion toretain rather than compel arbitration. (Bankr. W.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Procedures.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-097

Creedon, In re

Ruling
Compensation for debtors' attorney was reduced by 25% as the case was a straightforwardChapter 13 in which debtors sought to avert the loss of their home to foreclosure. (Bankr. E.D.Pa.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Awards to Trustees, Examiners

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-029