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Bain, In re

Ruling
Debtors' proposed modification was allowable as it did not seek to reclassify creditor’s claim or shift the burden of depreciation. (Bankr. M.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Modification of Plan After Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 24, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-096

Morgan, In re

Ruling
A hearing on a motion to extend the automatic stay in case filed within one year of prior case had to be held before the stay terminated at the end of the 30-day period after petition date. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Duration; Cases Refiled Within One Year of Dismissal of One Prior Case; Extension of Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 23, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-081

Burroughs, In re

Ruling
Court granted summary judgment on liability for the attorney's fees and costs awarded in the default judgment as a sanction for discovery fraud in nondischargeability proceeding. (Bankr. W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 18, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-085

Catanzarite, In re--Rewak v. Catanzarite

Ruling
Collateral estoppel did not apply to false representation and false pretenses issues, which were not actually and directly litigated in state court case. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 18, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-086

SCS Logistics, In re

Ruling
Court denied abstention and stay relief as overlapping state law issues were core to bankruptcy and risked duplicative litigation. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio) FACTS: 1. Roy Fernandez and Brian Peters had a dispute over the ownership and operation of SCS Logistics, Inc. (SCS-California)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings; Abstention; Discretionary Abstention.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 18, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-071

Jackson, In re

Ruling
Relief from stay granted due to multiple bankruptcy filings by debtors and banks, timed to hinder eviction action, that constituted a scheme to delay, hinder, or defraud creditor. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 17, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-079

Craigen, In re--Randolph v. Craigen

Ruling
Court found disputed facts on adequacy of records and asset loss explanations, delaying ruling on debtor’s discharge. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 16, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-067

Bins, In re

Ruling
Creditor’s amended claim for final cure payments disallowed due to failure to provide accurate response to trustee’s notice regarding amounts due. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Notice Relating to Claims Secured By Security Interest in the Debtor’s Principal Residence.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-073

Norton, In re

Ruling
Court discharged debt as debtor’s partial repayments showed no intent to defraud. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-064

Wheeler, In re

Ruling
Debtor denied discharge for knowingly omitting business interests, while debt from robocalls was discharged as no willful injury was proven. (Bankr. M.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-068