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Gomez v. Kokoszka

Ruling
Debtor’s claims concerning conduct occurring prior to debtor's petition filing were property of the estate. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-092

Sloniker, In re

Ruling
Stay terminated after 30 days in debtors’ second case filed within one year as to all estate and non-estate property of the debtor. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-082

Kowalski, In re--Paloian v. Byline Bank

Ruling
Automatic stay did not apply to presentment of negotiable instrument and payment by bank. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Exceptions; Presentment of Negotiable Instrument.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-056

Cook, In re

Ruling
Court denied stay pending appeal as appellant failed to show likelihood of success on the merits. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Stay Pending Appeal; Bonds; Suspension of Proceedings; Initial Motion in the Bankruptcy Court.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-075

Conway, In re

Ruling
Conversion to Chapter 13 denied as debtors acted in bad faith and lacked feasible plan to repay creditors. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Conversion.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 09, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-044

Jackson, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 plan confirmed over objection by unsecured creditor to attorneys’ fees that were allowable administrative expenses payable from projected disposable income. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Objections; Considerations on Objection By Trustee or Allowed Unsecured Claimholder; Application of Disposable Income.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 25, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-072

Flemming, In re

Ruling
Case filed less than 72 hours before a hearing to enforce divorce decree equalization payment dismissed with prejudice and a two-year filing bar as it was an attempt to use bankruptcy as a litigation tactic to avoid debt. (Bankr. N.D. Ind.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 24, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-096

Servin, In re

Ruling
Court denied debtor’s motion to reopen due to his multi-year delay in seeking to reopen the case, without adequate justification. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 18, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-078

Cordova, In re--Cordova v. City of Chicago

Ruling
The requirement to turnover property following a bankruptcy filing is self-effectuating and no notice or demand is necessary for a creditor to comply. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-036

George, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s failures to report employment and income constituted false representations and omissions intended to induce the SSA to continue paying benefits. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
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 March 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-011