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Koss, In re

Ruling
Debtor's motion for sanctions was granted because the attorney and his clients violated theautomatic stay. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation; Damages For Willful Violation of Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 24, 2021 , LexisNexis #0521-031

Baker, In re--Gargula v. Baker

Ruling
Debtor was denied his discharge as the U.S. Trustee established the evidence that debtortransferred more than $21,000 in cash before filing bankruptcy. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 29, 2020 , LexisNexis #0221-043

Gaffney, In re

Ruling
Creditor's tardy claim could not be allowed as creditor received actual notice of thebankruptcy filing in time to inquire, learn of the claims filing deadline, and file a timelyclaim. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Distribution of Property of the Estate; Order of Distribution; Allowed Unsecured

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 29, 2020 , LexisNexis #1120-044

Murphy, In re--UMB Bank, N.A. v. Murphy

Ruling
Discharge was denied as debtor's actions in concealing and transferring grain complexproperty to the family trust evidenced an intent to defraud his creditors. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 02, 2020 , LexisNexis #1020-066

Finn, In re

Ruling
Attorney's conduct in consolidated bankruptcy cases violated Ill. Sup. Ct. R. Prof. Conduct 1.1as his representation of his clients was not competent and was not even remotely thorough.(Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Restrictions on Debtor Relief Agencies; Restricted Actions; Untrue or Misleading

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 28, 2020 , LexisNexis #1020-037

Merchant, In re--Kohn v. Merchant

Ruling
Chapter 7 debtor's obligation pursuant to a $1 million promissory note to creditors wasexcepted from his discharge as debtor obtained the loan using a written statement thatcontained false representations. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 31, 2020 , LexisNexis #0520-084

Thornton, In re

Ruling
Debt was not excepted from discharge where creditor failed to prove that debtor should beheld personally liable for LLC's debt to creditor. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 28, 2020 , LexisNexis #0420-037

Tatro, In re

Ruling
Motion for disgorgement of fees granted where attorneys failed to investigate the informationprovided by debtor. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 31, 2020 , LexisNexis #0320-039

Fuqua, In re

Ruling
Amended fee application reduced as attorney did almost nothing to establish his entitlementto fees. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Awards to Trustees, Examiners

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2019 , LexisNexis #1019-028

Littig, In re

Ruling
Judicial lien could not be avoided beyond the amount necessary to protect debtor's exemption.(Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property; Avoidance; Judicial Liens.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 19, 2019 , LexisNexis #0919-059