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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

Thomas, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s attorneys’ fees denied and ordered disgorged due to failure to execute a writtenattorney retention and fee agreement with the debtor. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Requirements For Debt Relief Agencies; Contracts and Disclosures.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 14, 2024 , LexisNexis #0424-042

Jones, In re--Jones v. City of Chicago

Ruling
Debtor's adversary proceeding against the city that had impounded vehicles pre-petition wasdismissed with prejudice where the debtor's case was closed and was not reopened. (Bankr.N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0424-027

Evans, In re

Ruling
Motion to vacate order confirming debtor's Chapter 13 plan was denied as debtor properlynotified the parties known to her and filed and confirmed a plan in accordance withapplicable law. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Modification of Plan After Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 02, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-096

Hodel, In re--Erickson v. McCaw

Ruling
Trustee failed to prove that debtor received less than equivalent value for a portion of thealleged fraudulent transfer. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements Of Fraudulent Transfers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 02, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-089

Ryan, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy Code does not preempt the provision in the Texas homestead exemption statutepreventing its application to out-of-state properties. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Choice Between Federal and State Law; Alternative Exemptions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 31, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-081

Spiegel, In re

Ruling
Claim disallowed as claimant was unable to demonstrate that a contract existed and the courtcould not conclude that the elements of unjust enrichment or some other equitable doctrinewould require the creation of a debt in favor of claimant. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Disallowance.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-036

Lewis, In re--Gargula v. Lewis

Ruling
Debtor's discharge was denied for transferring property to hinder her creditors as she failed todisclose several accounts and transactions and misrepresented the completeness and accuracyof the disclosures she did make. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-067

Paris, In re

Ruling
Plaintiff's actions related to the collection of a domestic support obligation and were exceptedfrom the automatic stay. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 19, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-032

Yellow Cab Affiliation, Inc., In re

Ruling
Court exercised its authority to lift the stay to permit the appeals in state court action toproceed. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 16, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-034