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Sorensen, In re
Jul
13
2022
Ruling
Creditor’s and counsel’s knowing attempts to collect previously discharged unsecured debtsviolated the discharge injunction. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge.
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Mauriello, In re--Metrou v. Kaczor-Mauriello
Apr
27
2022
Ruling
Transfer of loan proceeds in which debtor never had an interest to a non-creditor third partywas not fraudulent. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers.
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Alcantar, In re
Sep
10
2021
Ruling
Debtor's motion to convert from Chapter 7 to Chapter 13 was denied because the debtor couldnot qualify for conversion unless the discharge order was vacated. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Conversion; By the Debtor.
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Wildeman, In re
Mar
03
2021
Ruling
State taxes penalties were excepted from discharge and could be collected. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Allowance of Interest, Fees, Costs and Charges.
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Cline, In re--Helber v. Cline
Apr
01
2020
Ruling
Chapter 7 trustee's motion to compel turnover of proceeds from debtors' pre-petition sale oftheir residence was denied as trustee failed to make a timely objection to the exemptionclaimed by debtors. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Choice Between Federal and State Law; Alternative Exemptions;
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Cook, In re
Dec
17
2019
Ruling
Sanctions were warranted where agency failed to establish proper reporting process that led toa consistent pattern of inaccurate filings. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Restrictions on Debtor Relief Agencies; Failure to Comply; Action by Bankruptcy
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Vincze, In re--Harris v. Vincze
Aug
21
2018
Ruling
Final judgment was deemed nondischargeable as debtor breached fiduciary duty and debtorwas able to control and did control the principal suffering from dementia. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.
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Vincze, In re--Harris v. Vincze
Aug
21
2018
Ruling
Final judgment was deemed nondischargeable as debtor breached fiduciary duty and debtorwas able to control and did control the principal suffering from dementia. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.
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SoyNut Butter Co., In re
Aug
01
2018
Ruling
Objecting parties were entitled to exercise their right to seek indemnification and defense under the insurance policy until the policy limits were exhausted as nothing authorized the trustee to use "free and clear" sales to expand debtor's rights beyond those allowed by the bankruptcy code. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property; When Property May Be Sold Free and Clear of Any Interest.
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Williams, In re
Apr
10
2018
Ruling
Court sustained creditor's objection to confirmation as the plan proposed to pay the creditora lesser amount until debtor's attorney's fees were paid in full. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Allowed Secured Claimholders; Retention of Lien and Distribution of Property.
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