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George, In re
Mar
06
2025
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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O'Keefe, In re--Horton v. O'Keefe
Mar
04
2025
Ruling
Debtor’s use of force was not grounds for nondischargeable debt where debtor reasonably believed force was necessary to prevent injury and that the amount of force he used was reasonable under the circumstances. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.
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Himes, In re
Mar
03
2025
Ruling
Court sanctioned bank for inaccurate response to notice regarding debtors' payment status. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Notice Relating to Claims Secured By Security Interest in the Debtor’s Principal Residence.
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Aydt, In re
Jan
24
2025
Ruling
Creditor failed to adduce evidence that would allow a reasonable fact-finder to conclude that debtor acted with knowledge or fraudulent intent in soliciting investments. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.
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Rhodes, In re
Jan
22
2025
Ruling
Chapter 13 trustee’s objection to modification of amended plan proposing to pay post-petition, preconfirmation interest on a secured claim overruled. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Allowed Secured Claimholders; Retention of Lien and Distribution of Property.
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Becker, In re--Goldman v. Becker
Jan
22
2025
Ruling
Debt was dischargeable as jury's finding of deliberate indifference did not establish subjective intent to injure. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.
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Hammond, In re
Jan
21
2025
Ruling
Court determined that it requires the debtor to show the present value of future plan distributions to secured creditors, discounted to the effective date of the plan, is at least equal to the allowed amount of the secured claims. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Allowed Secured Claimholders; Retention of Lien and Distribution of Property.
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Wisconsin & Milwaukee Hotel LLC, In re
Nov
26
2024
Ruling
Debtor's application for payment of an administrative claim of special counsel was denied as beyond the scope of the authorized engagement. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Administrative Expenses; Types of Expenses Allowed; Estate Expenses; Preservation of the Estate.
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Mims, In re
Sep
30
2024
Ruling
Motion to dismiss proceeding for denial of discharge denied as the complaint sufficiently alleged claims regarding debtors’ failure to keep records or disclose information. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.
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Archdiocese of Milwaukee, In re
Sep
30
2024
Ruling
State could not reopen case closed for more than eight years to gain access to records related to abuse claims where it opted out of most proceedings while the case was open. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.
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