Servin, In re
Mar
18
2025
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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Cordova, In re--Cordova v. City of Chicago
Mar
10
2025
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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- 11 U.S.C.
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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- 11 U.S.C.
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Johnson, In re--Heyerholm v. Johnson
Mar
04
2025
Ruling
Personal injury debt was dischargeable since debtors did not consciously disregard their duty of ordinary care as their actions were a reasonable attempt to avoid causing the injury. (Bankr. W.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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- 11 U.S.C.
Wright, In re
Mar
03
2025
Ruling
Attorney’s agreements with debtors voided due to misleading statements and misrepresentations. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Restrictions on Debtor Relief Agencies.
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180 Equip., LLC, In re--Reinbold v. Menard, Inc.
Feb
28
2025
Ruling
Transfer was not fraudulent where transferee gave value to the debtor by delivering goods to third parties designated by debtor in exchange for payment. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Validity of Transfers to Good Faith Purchasers for Value.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Steward, In re
Feb
28
2025
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Pappas, In re--Pnevmatikos v. Pappas
Feb
26
2025
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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