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In re People Who Care Youth Ctr., Inc. -- People Who Care Youth Ctr., Inc. v. Ammec, Inc.

Ruling
Court lacked authority to enter a final judgment in proceeding arising under state law absentthe consent of all parties, so proposed findings and conclusions had to be submitted to thedistrict court for de novo review. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Proceedings Related to Bankruptcy; Authority to Hear.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 26, 2023 , LexisNexis #1223-046

Gonzalez, In re--Avery v. Gonzalez

Ruling
Motion to convert Chapter 7 case to Chapter 13 deprived the Chapter 7 trustee of control over the bankruptcy estate. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Conversion; By the Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 26, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-063

Ayers Bath (U.S.A.), Co., In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court recommended denying a motion of a creditor with an allowed claim seekingto amend a judgment to add an employer of the debtor's former employees as an additionaljudgment debtor. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Review of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Non-Core Proceedings.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 19, 2022 , LexisNexis #1122-100

Markarian, In re

Ruling
Summary judgment in contempt proceeding denied where there remained doubt as towhether the actions taken by creditor LLC to recover debtor’s watch violated the dischargeinjunction. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 05, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-066

Art & Architecture Books of the 21st Century, In re--Leslie v. Ace Gallery N.Y. Corp.

Ruling
Bankruptcy court lacked jurisdiction to enter a final judgment absent consent of all of theparties to the counterclaims for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, conversion, and replevin.(Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings; Proceedings Arising Under or Arising In

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 19, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-074

Swing House Rehearsal & Recording, Inc., In re--Jaurigui v. Jaurugui

Ruling
Plaintiff was not allowed to amend his complaint as it would have unduly prejudiceddefendant as it was completed before the request to amend and defendant had no opportunityto defend against the unpled claim. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Objectionable Conduct Concerning Insiders

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 18, 2022 , LexisNexis #0522-068

Art & Architecture Books of the 21st Century, In re--Leslie v. Ace Gallery N.Y. Corp.

Ruling
Bankruptcy court lacked jurisdiction to enter a final judgment absent consent of all of theparties to plan agent’s non-core claims for conversion and breach of fiduciary duty againstdefendant. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Proceedings Related to Bankruptcy; Authority to Hear.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 16, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-023

Gonzalez, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 trustee’s motion seeking a bar on further schedule amendments was denied becausethere did not appear to be any legal authority to allow such a bar. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 09, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-085

Machevsky, In re

Ruling
Creditor was not entitled to an administrative expense claim because substantial contributionclaims were not allowable in Chapter 7 cases. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Administrative Expenses; Types of Expenses Allowed.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 23, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-032

Socaldeal, Inc., In re

Ruling
Trustee's motion to approve a settlement was inadequate due to failure to give all creditorsand notice parties 21 days notice by mail of the hearing. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Notices to Creditors, Equity Security Holders, Administrators in Foreign

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 19, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-050