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Rillema, In re

Ruling
Dismissing an involuntary bankruptcy petition was appropriate sanction for disobedience to the court's order requiring the petitioning creditor to respond to the debtor's discovery requests. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Involuntary Cases.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 03, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-051

Hakli, In re--Hemme v. Hakli

Ruling
Debtors' tactical decision not to comply with state court's orders did not prevent the application of issue preclusion in nondischargeability proceeding. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 01, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-035

Yuka Oh, In re--Looby v. Yuka Oh

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeble based on debtor’s defamatory statements that were made maliciously and without just cause, justification, or excuse with the subjective desire to cause the creditor harm. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
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 September 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-007

Murray Energy Holdings Co., In re - Murray v. Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP

Ruling
Court had core, arising-in jurisdiction based on allegation that attorneys committed malpractice in negotiating and obtaining approval of a Chapter 11 plan. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings; Proceedings Arising Under or Arising In or Related to Cases Under Title 11.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-049

Arnold, In re

Ruling
Sanctions denied against creditor for collection calls regarding car debt as the stay terminated when debtor failed to redeem or reaffirm debt within 30 days. (Bankr. W.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Termination With Regard to Personal Property; Conditions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-004

Henneman, In re

Ruling
Court held judicial lien that impaired the debtor's homestead exemption could be avoided.(Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 16, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-059

Welcome Grp. 2, LLC

Ruling
Debtor was not precluded from assuming a franchise agreement with a hotel chain as thedebtor had no intention of assigning the agreement. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases; When Trustee May Not Assume or Assign;

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 10, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-033

Ramus, In re

Ruling
Trustee's motion to dismiss Chapter 13 case based on ineligibility was denied, relyingprimarily on the debtor's schedules. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 28, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-001

Miller, In re--Lucas v. Miller

Ruling
Debt owed by defendant debtor arising from his failure to fully contribute to a joint liabilitysettlement was not excepted from discharge as a matter of law. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-007

Vaughn, In re

Ruling
Attorney fee applications were granted in part after the court reviewed for reasonableness andreduced the requested amount as the results obtained were poor. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 20, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-004