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Itkin & Sabadash, In re

Ruling
Court found that abstention was warranted as there was an earlier filed Chapter 15 case involving the same estate as the alleged partnership. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Abstention.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 16, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-077

Saldana, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s daughter appointed guardian ad litem after court found debtor incompetent and power of attorney invalid due to dementia. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Petition For an Infant or Incompetent Person.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-048

Better 4 You Breakfast, Inc., In re--Better 4 You Breakfast, Inc. v. Intrepid Inv. Bankers LLC

Ruling
Creditor was entitled to treat engagement agreement as breached by debtor upon rejection, giving rise to a claim for rejection damages. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases; When Rejection Constitutes Breach.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-030

Hopeman Bros., In re

Ruling
Court approved settlement providing for sale of debtor’s insurance policies back to insurers and barring third parties from pursuing claims against the insurers. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 24, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-080

Di Bacco, In re--Kline v. Di Bacco

Ruling
Debts were nondischargeable where debtor's partner was a fiduciary and his failure to maintain proper records constituted defalcation while acting in a fiduciary capacity. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-038

Bowers, In re

Ruling
Eviction did not violate the automatic stay where debtor failed to file the required certification within 30 days of the petition date. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Exceptions; Enforcement of Judgment of Possession of Residential Rental Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-030

Miller, In re--Miller v. Miller

Ruling
Court found that defendant made misrepresentations and fraudulent omissions regarding permits, timeline, license status, and insurance with intent to deceive and plaintiffs justifiably relied on them. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-036

Farnham, In re

Ruling
Debtor's right to dismiss was superior to arguments concerning the debtor's eligibility for Chapter 13 as long as the case was not previously converted. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 20, 2024 , LexisNexis #0325-095

Columbia, In re

Ruling
Debtor's attorney held an interest adverse to the estate due to his undisclosed acquiring of debtor's jewelry inventory with intent to purchase at a low price. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 11, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-054

Farnham, In re

Ruling
Creditors' request to vacate the bankruptcy court's order dismissing debtor's Chapter 13 case failed as debtor had an unambiguous right to voluntarily dismiss his case. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 06, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-070