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USA Gymnastics, In re--USA Gymnastics v. Ace Am. Ins. Co.

Ruling
Debtor's general liability insurers were not obligated to pay the bankruptcy costs as part oftheir duty to defend as the bankruptcy case was not a “suit.” (Bankr. S.D. Ind.)
Issue(s)
Rights, Powers, and Duties of Debtor in Possession; Same Rights and Duties as Trustee.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 19, 2021 , LexisNexis #0221-091

Richards, In re

Ruling
Debtors' objection to IRS claim was sustained to the extent a tax refund was applied to theIRS's claim in derogation of the confirmed chapter 12 plan. (Bankr. S.D. Ind.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Disallowance.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 29, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-056

USA Gymnastics, In re

Ruling
Late-filed proof of claim on behalf of a class denied where it was unsettled if there was aprivate right of action under the Safe Sport Act. (Bankr. S.D. Ind.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Objections.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 20, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-031

Duits, In re

Ruling
Creditor did not violate the discharge injunction by seeking to collect nondischargeablestudent loan debt. (Bankr. S.D. Ind.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans; Government

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 15, 2020 , LexisNexis #0220-086

Hoskins, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor's plan was not proposed in good faith as court believed that a good faith plan would include a proposal to pay the creditor 12% interest on its secured claim and would condition confirmation of an amended plan on that rate. (Bankr. S.D. Ind.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Plan Proposed in Good Faith.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 12, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-115

Holt, In re

Ruling
Debtors' motion to convert was denied where conversion was filed in bad faith as misstatements were significant, intentional, and included erroneous statements. (Bankr. S.D. Ind.)
Issue(s)
Conversion; By the Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 13, 2018 , LexisNexis #0918-110

Valentine Hill Farm LLC, In re

Ruling
Chapter 12 case was dismissed for debtor's failure to file the necessary schedules andstatements by the time allotted. (Bankr. S.D. Ind.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 25, 2018 , LexisNexis #0318-022

Valentine Hill Farm LLC, In re

Ruling
Chapter 12 case was dismissed for debtor's failure to file the necessary schedules andstatements by the time allotted. (Bankr. S.D. Ind.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 25, 2018 , LexisNexis #0318-022

Dodd, In re--Dodd v. Savino

Ruling
Debtor was not precluded from litigating the dischargeability of the judgment debt owedcreditor as findings said nothing about whether debtor's intentional failure to make paymentswere accompanied by his intent to deceive or defraud the creditor. (Bankr. S.D. Ind.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 14, 2017 , LexisNexis #0817-075

In re Hurst

Ruling
Agreement with debtor’s former spouse for division of property did not create a nondischargeable domestic support obligation.
Issue(s)
Should confirmation be denied due to failure to treat debt to former spouse as a nondischargeable domestic support obligation?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 08, 2016 , LexisNexis #0816-010