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Gauri, In re--Parent Petroleum. Inc. v. Gauri

Ruling
Summary judgment in proceeding for denial of discharge denied due to material issue of fact as to whether debtor willfully or intentionally violated case management procedures order. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Refusal to Obey Court Order; Any Lawful Order.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-044

DeFranco, In re--Burke v. DeFranco

Ruling
Judgment debt was nondischargeable as debtor was precluded from relitigating the factsdetermined in trial court or otherwise admitted by debtor. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-035

Palmieri, In re--Fogel v. Specialty Indus. II, LLC

Ruling
Trustee's complaint was not time-barred as the trustee could step into the shoes of the IRS to avoid the transfers. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers; Extent of Trustee’s Avoidance Powers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 15, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-038

LB Steel, LLC, In re--Official Comm. of Unsecured Creditors of LB Steel, LLC v. Steelcast Ltd.

Ruling
Official committee of unsecured creditors could avoid the payments the debtor made todefendant in the 90 days leading up to the bankruptcy filing as the debtor was insolventduring the preference period. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Preferences; Avoidable Transfers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 11, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-063

Leongas, In re--PNC Bank, N.A. v. Leongas

Ruling
Debtor's discharge was denied due to failure to disclose substantial funds paid by the familybusinesses towards the expenses of the debtor and his family. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 25, 2021 , LexisNexis #0721-043

5431-33 S. Wabash LLC, In re

Ruling
There was cause to convert or dismiss Chapter 11 debtors' bankruptcy cases and dismissal wasin the best interests of creditors and the estate as bankruptcy cases had run their course incourt after debtors had defaulted under confirmed plans. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 16, 2020 , LexisNexis #0121-095

Borsellino, In re--Boscarino v. Borsellino

Ruling
Debtor's judgment debt was not dischargeable as he intentionally transferred a boat to a thirdparty in violation of the citation to discover assets lien and the transfer was made without justcause or excuse. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 24, 2020 , LexisNexis #1120-007

Stirlen, In re--Karass v. Stirlen

Ruling
Debtor guarantor could assert a guaranteed party’s setoff defense to allegedlynondischargeable debt. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Defenses of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 30, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-067

Karim, In re

Ruling
Contraband cigarette penalties imposed against debtor were nondischargeable tax penalties.(Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fines, Penalties, or Forfeitures Owed

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 21, 2020 , LexisNexis #0220-084

McInerney, In re

Ruling
Trustee's motion for turnover of estate's interest in tax refunds granted in part based on theallocation of refunds between debtor and his non-filing spouse according to the "WithholdingRule." (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 15, 2019 , LexisNexis #0120-015