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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

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

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

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

Steward, In re

Ruling
Appellate order violated the automatic stay as it was a continuation of an action against the debtor. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 28, 2025 , LexisNexis #0425-079

Pappas, In re--Pnevmatikos v. Pappas

Ruling
Motion to dismiss for alleged unexplained loss of assets was denied due to creditor’s failure to specify the assets in question. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Failure to Explain Losses.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-039

Jones, In re

Ruling
Relief from stay was warranted as debtor lacked equity in the property as a tenant and failed to show the property was necessary for an effective reorganization. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Exceptions; Enforcement of Judgment of Possession of Residential Rental Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-079

Cooper, In re--Cooper v. Cooper

Ruling
Applying res judicata to bar creditor's non-dischargeability claims would undermine the bankruptcy court's core jurisdiction over such issues and Congressional intent to commit dischargeability determinations to the bankruptcy courts. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-094

Reynoso Vineyards, Inc., In re

Ruling
Chapter 11 trustee appointed due to creditors’ lack of confidence in debtor’s ability to administer its case. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Appointment of Trustee or Examiner; Request by Party in Interest or United States Trustee.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 17, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-069